Sandgem Town

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Sandgem Town マサゴタウン
Masago Town
"Town of Sand!"
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A sandy town that is located right next to a beach. It is redolent with the salty scent of the sea.
Prof. Rowan's lab is the town's landmark. He conducts his studies on Pokémon here.
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Route 202
 
Route 201
Sandgem Town
 
Route 219
 
Location
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Location of Sandgem Town in Sinnoh.

Sandgem Town (Japanese: マサゴタウン Masago Town) is a location in the region of Sinnoh, the featured area in the Generation IV games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The town notably has sandy terrain to the south, the beginnings of Sandgem Beach. The beach, part of Route 219, is in close proximity to the town itself.

Professor Rowan's laboratory is located here. It is also the hometown for Dawn or Lucas, depending on the player's gender. The little sister of Dawn or Lucas gives information about swarms she sees on television. It is the first location in Sinnoh where Poké Balls are able to be purchased. The town smells of the salty scent of the sea.

Places of interest

 
Inside the professor's lab

Pokémon Research Lab

The Lab lies right next to the western entrance into Sandgem Town. Professor Rowan works here along with two assistants, one of whom is the father of Dawn/Lucas. It is here that the Professor gives the player their Pokédex.

Professor assistant's house

As the player's pseudo-rival, Dawn (if the player character is male) or Lucas (if the player character is female) will live in the house nearest to the southern entrance. Inside, after receiving the National Pokédex and defeating the Elite Four, their sister will inform the player of any Mass Outbreaks.

Pokémon Center

Main article: Pokémon Center

Sandgem's Pokémon Center is located right next to the Pokémon Research Lab, and is the first Pokémon Center the player will encounter on their journey. It provides an essential place for Trainers from the neighboring routes to stop and rest. A sign outside reads:

Heal Your Pokémon!
Pokémon Center

Demographics

 
Sandgem Town in Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon Diamond Pearl and Platinum

In Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, and Pokémon Platinum the population of Sandgem Town is 25.

Poké Mart

Main article: Poké Mart

The Poké Mart is next to the northern exit, and is the top-right most building of the town. The Poké Mart has a sign outside which reads:

All Your Item Needs Fulfilled!
Pokémon Mart

Lower cashier


Items

Item Location Games
  TM27 (Return) Obtained from Professor Rowan after leaving his Research Lab  Pt 
Pokédex Obtained from Professor Rowan in the Pokémon Research Lab  D  P  Pt 
National Pokédex Pokédex upgraded by Professor Oak in the Pokémon Reasearch Lab after

the player defeats the Elite Four, Champion, and sees all Pokémon in the Sinnoh Region.

 D  P  Pt 
  Poké Radar Obtained from Professor Rowan after Oak gives you the National Pokédex  D  P  Pt 

In the anime

Sandgem Town first appears in the anime in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

 
Sandgem Town in the anime.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Sandgem Town is Platinum's hometown. On his way to Lake Verity, Diamond accidentally ended up in the Berlitz Family manor.

Trivia

  • Sandgem's Japanese motto is うみにつながる すなのまち.
  • The town's English name was first revealed via dialog in Home is Where the Start Is!.
  • This is the first town that contains a Lab that wasn't in a player's hometown.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese マサゴタウン Masago Town 真砂 (masago) means sand.
English Sandgem Town From sand and gem.
French Littorella From littoral.
German Sandgemme From Sand and Gemme, gem.
Italian Sabbiafine Means fine sand.
Spanish Pueblo Arena Arena means sand.
Korean 잔모래마을 Janmorae Maeul 모래 (janmorae) means fine sand.
Chinese (Mandarin) 真砂鎮/真砂镇 Zhēnshā Zhèn From the Japanese name. Literally means "Real sand town".
Chinese (Cantonese) 真砂鎮 Jansa Jan Same as Mandarin name.



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Access to
Distortion World
See also
Hisui


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