Ambrette Town

Ambrette Town コウジンタウン
Kōjin Town
"Where amber dust dances."
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This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
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Route 8
 
Ambrette Town
Route 9
Location
Kalos Ambrette Town Map.png
Location of Ambrette Town in Kalos.

Ambrette Town (Japanese: コウジンタウン Kōjin Town) is a town located in the southwest portion of the Kalos region. It is situated on the edge of a seaside cliff with a narrow coastline.

It is also the location of Kalos's Fossil Lab, where fossils can be revived into Pokémon.

Slogan

Where amber dust dances. (Japanese: 紅く 舞う 土煙 Dancing cloud of red dust.)

Places of interest

Fossil Lab

The Ambrette Fossil Lab is a laboratory that specializes in reviving fossilized Pokémon remains back into living Pokémon. Various fossils, anthropological and astronomical items and materials line the shelves near the back walls and entrance. Among the items stored here are several meteorites which can be used to change Deoxys between its Formes. A Hiker will also award the player the Burn, Chill, Douse and Shock Drives if shown a Genesect.

Ambrette Aquarium

The Ambrette Aquarium is a two-story public aquarium with no entry fee. It also serves as the connecting point between Ambrette Town, Route 8 and the coastline. Several patrons walk around on the two levels, enjoying the various aquariums on the upper entrance floor. On the lower level sits a large Magikarp statue, with the exit leading out to Route 8. If the player talks to the Fisherman next to the statue, he will give the player an Old Rod.

Hotel Ambrette

Main article: Kalos hotels

On the second floor of Hotel Ambrette, a group of travelers will rotate in and out of the rooms. Any of the travelers not at Hotel Ambrette on one day may be found at the hotels in Camphrier Town, Cyllage City, Geosenge Town, Coumarine City, and Couriway Town.

Six travelers will rotate among the first room on a six-day cycle: a Hiker, a Waiter, a Madame, a Maid, a male Tourist, and a Backpacker (in that order); as the player talks to these travelers on different days (at any hotel), they will gradually open up to the player. A female Tourist who gives out Ribbons will also occupy the second room every Monday.

Mr. Bonding also initially occupies the third room, granting the player the Sp. Def. Power O-Power when spoken to.

Demographics

Pokémon X and Y

The population of Ambrette Town is 27, making it the largest town in Kalos.

Poké Mart

Generation VI


Items

Item Location Games
  TM94 (Rock Smash) From a girl outside of the Aquarium  X  Y 
  Dive Ball Exchange a Poké Ball with the Punk Guy next to the Fossil Lab (daily)  X  Y 
  Health Wing From a female Ace Trainer in the house south of the Aquarium if the player has a Pokémon with a Speed equal or higher than her request (daily)  X  Y 
  X Attack In the southwestern corner outside of Hotel Ambrette (hidden)  X  Y 
  TM96 (Nature Power) From a Beauty on the right side of the lobby in Hotel Ambrette  X  Y 
  Alert Ribbon On 2F of Hotel Ambrette, given to the player's lead Pokémon by a female TouristMo  X  Y 
  Aerodactylite From a male Scientist in the Fossil Lab after returning from Glittering Cave  X  Y 
  Shock Drive From a Hiker in the Fossil Lab after showing him a Genesect  X  Y 
  Burn Drive From a Hiker in the Fossil Lab after showing him a Genesect  X  Y 
  Douse Drive From a Hiker in the Fossil Lab after showing him a Genesect  X  Y 
  Chill Drive From a Hiker in the Fossil Lab after showing him a Genesect  X  Y 
  Rocky Helmet From a Beauty in the gate to Route 9 after visiting the Fossil Lab  X  Y 
  Old Rod From a Fisherman on the lower floor of the Aquarium  X  Y 
  Rare Candy Along the coast, near three breakable rocks against the cliff face, five steps south and five steps west of the southernmost rock (hidden)  X  Y 
  Pearl Along the coast, at the foot of the cliff on the south side of the town  X  Y 

Hotel guest items

Main article: Kalos hotels

These items can be obtained from the rotating guests appearing at Hotel Ambrette, provided the player has met the same guest on three other occasions. These guests can be met at any hotel located outside of Lumiose City.

Item Location Games
  Rage Candy Bar On 2F of Hotel Ambrette if the player is talking to the Waiter for the fourth time  X  Y 
  Lava Cookie On 2F of Hotel Ambrette if the player is talking to the Madame for the fourth time  X  Y 
  Rare Candy On 2F of Hotel Ambrette, held by the Eevee the player can obtain in a trade after talking to the Maid for the fourth time  X  Y 
  Strange Souvenir On 2F of Hotel Ambrette if the player is talking to the Backpacker for the fourth time  X  Y 

Rock Smash

Item Location Games
  Big Pearl Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Ether Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Hard Stone Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Heart Scale Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Max Ether Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Max Revive Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Pearl Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Revive Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Soft Sand Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 
  Star Piece Randomly found by smashing breakable rocks along the coast  X  Y 

Natural objects

Item Location Games
  Cheri Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a red Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Leppa Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a red Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Figy Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a red Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Occa Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a red Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Chople Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a red Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Haban Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a red Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Pecha Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a pink Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Persim Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a pink Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Mago Berry Randomly found by using Air Cutter, Blizzard, or Twister on a pink Berry tree during a battle  X  Y 
  Stardust Randomly found by using Hyper Voice or Rock Slide on a sand pile during a battle  X  Y 
  Soft Sand Randomly found by using Hyper Voice or Rock Slide on a sand pile during a battle  X  Y 

Pokémon

If the player is speaking to the Hiker or Maid on the second floor of Hotel Ambrette for the fourth time, they will offer to trade the player a Magikarp or Eevee (respectively).

Pokémon Games Location Levels Rate
Rock Smash
  Dwebble
X Y
  Rock Smash
18-20 66%
  Dwebble
X Y
  Rock Smash
13-15 66%
  Binacle
X Y
  Rock Smash
18, 20 34%
  Binacle
X Y
  Rock Smash
13, 15 34%
Surfing
  Tentacool
X Y
  Surfing
25-27 69%
  Wailmer
X Y
  Surfing
25, 27 31%
Fishing
  Luvdisc
X Y
  Fishing
Old Rod
15 100%
  Horsea
X Y
  Fishing
Good Rod
25 35%
  Skrelp
X Y
  Fishing
Good Rod
25 65%
  Clauncher
X Y
  Fishing
Good Rod
25 65%
  Seadra
X Y
  Fishing
Super Rod
35 5%
  Relicanth
X Y
  Fishing
Super Rod
35 60%
  Dragalge
X Y
  Fishing
Super Rod
35 35%
  Clawitzer
X Y
  Fishing
Super Rod
35 35%
Gift Pokémon
  Omanyte
X Y
  Revive
Helix Fossil
20 Fossil
  Kabuto
X Y
  Revive
Dome Fossil
20 Fossil
  Aerodactyl
X Y
  Revive
Old Amber
20 Fossil
  Lileep
X Y
  Revive
Root Fossil
20 Fossil
  Anorith
X Y
  Revive
Claw Fossil
20 Fossil
  Cranidos
X Y
  Revive
Skull Fossil
20 Fossil
  Shieldon
X Y
  Revive
Armor Fossil
20 Fossil
  Tirtouga
X Y
  Revive
Cover Fossil
20 Fossil
  Archen
X Y
  Revive
Plume Fossil
20 Fossil
  Tyrunt
X Y
  Revive
Jaw Fossil
20 Fossil
  Amaura
X Y
  Revive
Sail Fossil
20 Fossil
Special Pokémon
  Magikarp
X Y
  Trade
Gyarados
5 One
  Eevee
X Y
  Trade
Any Pokémon
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.


In the anime

 
Ambrette Town in the anime

In Going for the Gold!, Ash and his friends arrived at Ambrette Town and were met with a spectacular view of the sea. As Bonnie and some of the group's Pokémon played in the ocean, Serena suggested that they should visit the Ambrette Aquarium. There they saw many species of Water Pokémon up close. Later they heard about the town's legend of a Golden Magikarp, and helped the aquarium's director Rodman fish for it. They didn't manage to catch it, but did catch a glimpse of it.

In Coming Back into the Cold!, the group visited the fossil laboratory in Ambrette Town and got to meet an Amaura and an Aurorus.

Gallery

Ambrette Aquarium Fossil Lab
   

In the manga

 
Ambrette Aquarium in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

X & Y arc

Ambrette Town was mentioned by Y in Shooting Frogadier, where she planned to go there after crash-landing on Route 9.

The Ambrette Aquarium was briefly shown in Zygarde Agitated.

Trivia

Origin

Ambrette Town's real-life counterpart is likely La Rochelle.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese コウジンタウン Kōjin Town From 紅塵 kōjin (cloud of dust; mundane world; name of a fine incense; lit. red dust)
English Ambrette Town From ambrette and amber (fossilized tree resin)
German Petrophia From Petroglyphe (petroglyph)
Spanish Pueblo Petroglifo From petroglifo (petroglyph)
French Roche-sur-Gliffe From roche (rock), sur (upon), pétroglyphe (petroglyph) and possibly La Rochelle
Italian Petroglifari From petroglifi (petroglyph)
Korean 가라마을 Gara Maeul From 가라향 (伽羅香) gara-hyang (agarwood)
Chinese (Mandarin) 古香鎮 / 古香镇 Gǔxiāng Zhèn From 古香 gǔxiāng / gúhēung (air of antiquity)
Chinese (Cantonese) 古香鎮 Gúhēung Jan
Polish Miasteczko Ambrette From its English name
Swedish Ambrette Town
Amber Town*
Same as English name
Misspelling of English name



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