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'''Alto Mare''' (Japanese: '''アルトマーレ''' ''Altomare''), | }} | ||
'''Alto Mare''' (Japanese: '''アルトマーレ''' ''Altomare''), also known as the '''City of Water''' (Japanese: '''水の都''' ''City of Water''), is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive location and the setting of ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Alto Mare guardians.png|thumb|left|250px|The guardians of Alto Mare]] | |||
Alto Mare is an isolated island south of [[Azalea Town]]. It is accessible via ferries near [[Cherrygrove City]]. It is a city of canals; a major mode of transport is by gondola. | Alto Mare is an isolated island south of [[Azalea Town]]. It is accessible via ferries near [[Cherrygrove City]]. It is a city of canals; a major mode of transport is by gondola. | ||
The city is guarded by the | The city is guarded by the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{OBP|Latias|M05}} and {{OBP|Latios|M05}}. Many other species of Pokémon can be found in Alto Mare, including {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Murkrow}}, {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Chinchou}} and {{p|Remoraid}}. | ||
The [[Tour de Alto Mare]], a water chariot race, is held annually. Trainers race on floating platforms pulled by their Pokémon. One year, the competition was won by {{an|Misty}} and her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. Winners are awarded a medal, depicting Latias and Latios. | The [[Tour de Alto Mare]], a water chariot race, is held annually. Trainers race on floating platforms pulled by their Pokémon. One year, the competition was won by {{an|Misty}} and her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. Winners are awarded a medal, depicting Latias and Latios. | ||
It is also the site of Alto Mare Museum, where it exhibits the [[Defense Mechanism of Alto Mare]] (DMA). The fossil of pre-historic Pokémon, such as {{p|Aerodactyl}} and {{p|Kabutops}} can also be seen in the museum's floor. [[Lorenzo]] and his granddaughter, {{ | It is also the site of Alto Mare Museum, where it exhibits the [[Defense Mechanism of Alto Mare]] (DMA). The fossil of pre-historic Pokémon, such as {{p|Aerodactyl}} and {{p|Kabutops}} can also be seen in the museum's floor. [[Lorenzo]] and his granddaughter, {{OBP|Bianca|M05}}, are the caretakers of the museum. | ||
The | The {{OBP|Secret Garden|location}}, where Latias and Latios reside, is found near the museum. Located in a small pond is the [[Soul Dew]]. If removed, it can be used to control the DMA, but this will cause all the water to drain from the city. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the two {{pkmn|category|Eon Pokémon}} to protect the Soul Dew. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Alto Mare gate Entei.png|thumb| | [[File:Alto Mare gate Entei.png|thumb|250px|right|A gate featuring the image of Entei]] | ||
* Alto Mare is the first movie-made city based on a real city outside Japan. | * Alto Mare is the first movie-made city based on a real city outside Japan. | ||
* The large numbers of Pidgey found in Alto Mare seems to be a reference to the pigeons of Venice. | * The large numbers of Pidgey found in Alto Mare seems to be a reference to the pigeons of Venice. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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! Language | |||
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! Name | ! Name | ||
! style=" | ! Origin | ||
|- style="background:#FFF | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| Chinese (Taiwan) | | Japanese | ||
| 奧多馬雷 ''Àoduōmǎléi'' | | アルトマーレ ''Altomare'' | ||
| Transliteration of its Japanese name | | Italian for "high sea" | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | |||
| 奧多馬雷 / 奥多马雷 ''Àoduōmǎléi'' | |||
| Transliteration of its Japanese name | |||
|} | |} | ||
{{Johtoanime}}<br> | {{Johtoanime}}<br> | ||
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