Sandgem Town
マサゴタウン Masago Town
"Town of Sand!"
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Map description
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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Location Location of Sandgem Town in Sinnoh .
Sandgem Town (Japanese: マサゴタウン Masago Town ) is a town in the Sinnoh region. 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 of 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
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
Items
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Pokédex
Obtained from Professor Rowan in the Pokémon Research Lab
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TM27 (Return )
Obtained from Professor Rowan after leaving his Research Lab
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National Pokédex
Pokédex upgraded by Professor Oak in the Pokémon Research Lab after the player sees all the Pokémon in the Sinnoh region
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Poké Radar
Obtained from Professor Rowan after Professor Oak gives the player the National Pokédex
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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 sandy town connected to the ocean" .
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
From 잔모래 janmorae .
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.
Vietnamese
Thị trấn Masago
Transliteration of Japanese name