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Nine regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (formerly known as [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts. | Nine regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (formerly known as [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts. | ||
Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[ | Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[first partner Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous team]] operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals. | ||
Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture. | Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture. | ||
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* {{p|Corphish}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}} reveal that it was originally a foreign Pokémon that was imported to [[Hoenn]] as a pet.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]])</ref> | * {{p|Corphish}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}} reveal that it was originally a foreign Pokémon that was imported to [[Hoenn]] as a pet.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]] and [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby]])</ref> | ||
* {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref> | * {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref> | ||
* {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics. <ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> | * {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} reveals that Gible's original home is much hotter than [[Alola]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref> | ||
* All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as the {{p|Cosmog}} evolution line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]. | * All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as the {{p|Cosmog}} evolution line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]. | ||
** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region.<ref> A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref> | ** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region.<ref>A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref> | ||
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]]) </ref> | * [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]])</ref> | ||
* {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in [[Galar]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref> | * {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in [[Galar]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref> | ||
* [[Urshifu#Form data|Single Strike Style]] {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref> | * [[Urshifu#Form data|Single Strike Style]] {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref> | ||
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* In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref> | * In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref> It is the [[Celestica people]]'s original home before moving over to Sinnoh when it was known as [[Hisui]]. | ||
* In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> | * In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> It's revealed in their Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, swordsmen/swordswoman, rituals, and multiple conflicts. | ||
* In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and her friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> | * In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and her friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> Similarly to [[Kitakami]], {{Tera}} crystals are found there as well. | ||
* In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that both {{ga|Pecharunt}} and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived with Pecharunt's caretakers in a distant land.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o The Untold Story of Pecharunt]</ref> | * In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that both {{ga|Pecharunt}} and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived with Pecharunt's caretakers in a distant land.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o The Untold Story of Pecharunt]</ref> | ||
** In the same story, it's revealed that the other members of the [[Loyal Three]], {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, were from somewhere else as well before being recruited by Pecharunt somewhere between its homeland and Kitakami. | ** In the same story, it's revealed that the other members of the [[Loyal Three]], {{p|Munkidori}} and {{p|Fezandipiti}}, were from somewhere else as well before being recruited by Pecharunt somewhere between its homeland and Kitakami. | ||
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==In the side series games== | ==In the side series games== | ||
The region of the [[Generation III]] side series games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the core series regions but lacks some basic core series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns|settlements]] and no [[ | The region of the [[Generation III]] side series games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the core series regions but lacks some basic core series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns|settlements]] and no [[routes]]. There is no official [[Pokémon League]], but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, [[Professor Krane]] and regional villains, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. [[Wild Pokémon]] only appear in rare areas called [[Poké Spots]]. | ||
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