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'''Holon''' is a region shown in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]] that is presumed to be north of [[Kanto]], considering that it seems to be close to [[Mirage Forest]]. It is the only officially revealed and acknowledged region where δ Delta Species Pokémon can be found. Holon is not featured in any video game.
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== Story ==
'''Holon''' (Japanese: '''ホロン''' ''Holon'') is a region introduced and explored exclusively in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It is a known habitat of the unusual {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} Pokémon, also introduced in the TCG.
The Holon region was first revealed to the public in the 2005 release of the {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} set. The location came to be known as "Holon" because nearly all the cards the described region was shown on had "Holon" in the title.  Fans recognized the area as a secluded town where scientists were feverishly attempting to catch the elusive '''Mirage Pokémon''', {{p|Mew}}, presumably tracking its present location by use of the city tower's electromagnetic waves. However, the electromagnetic waves apparently caused the local Pokémon to mutate into abnormal types inconsistant with their genes elsewhere, with their highest evolved forms typically having {{TCG|Metal}} as a type. The affected Pokémon came to be known as {{TCG|δ Delta Species|Delta Species}}.
 
==Backstory==
[[File:Holon Tower.png|thumb|right|The Holon Research Tower]]
According to press release statements prior to Delta Species-era expansions and information on booster packs, the Holon region was inhabited by humans who wished to search for the elusive Mirage Pokémon {{p|Mew}}. Establishing a city (also called Holon), scientists utilized the unique magnetic properties of the area to produce waves of electromagnetic energy via a large tower in the city center to track the location of Mew. The resulting electromagnetic waves caused the local Pokémon to mutate into abnormal types inconsistent with their genes elsewhere, with their highest evolved forms typically having {{TCG|Metal}} as a type. The affected Pokémon came to be known as {{TCG|δ Delta Species|Delta Species}}.


==Geography==
==Geography==
*In {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}, the main landscape was city walkways with the Holon tower spewing out electromagnetic radiation in the background.
From various pieces of information and artwork from TCG products, it can be determined that the region is largely forested with a large lake and marshlands to the south. The lake is also bordered by a massive mountain range. The region is presumed to be near the coast, with an island bearing unique crystals some distance offshore, forming the basis for much of the {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} expansion. Described to be beyond the horizon are a chain of islands where powerful Pokémon are said to reside, which forms the basis for much of the {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} expansion.
 
===Other===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Holon or Pokémon that belong to the city. Most of these Pokémon are [[Artificial Pokémon|artificial]] and can double as {{TCG|Special Energy card}}s when attached to other Pokémon in play.
 
{{cardlist/header|Holon's Pokémon|Metal|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Electrode|21}}|type=Lightning|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Rare|ennum=21/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=032/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Magneton|22}}|type=Metal|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Rare|ennum=22/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=072/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Magnemite|70}}|type=Metal|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Common|ennum=70/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=071/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Voltorb|71}}|type=Lightning|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Common|ennum=71/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=031/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon's Castform|44}}|type=Colorless|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=44/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=034/052}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Metal}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Farmer|91}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=91/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=080/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Lass|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=92/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=081/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Mentor|93}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=079/086|enset2=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=75/101|jpset2=Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=021/024}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Research Tower|94}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=078/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Researcher|95}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Ruins|96}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=083/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Scientist|97}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=97/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/086|jpset2=Holon Research Tower Fire Quarter Deck|jpnum2=010/015|jpset3=Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck|jpnum3=010/015|jpset4=Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck|jpnum4=010/015}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Transceiver|98}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=98/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=076/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Adventurer|85}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=85/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=050/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Fossil|86}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=049/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Lake|87}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=87/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=051/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Holon Circle|79}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Crystal Guardians|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=79/100|jpsetlink=EX Crystal Guardians|jpset=Miracle Crystal|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=074/075}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Holon Legacy|74}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=74/101|jpsetlink=EX Dragon Frontiers|jpset=Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=067/068}}
{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}
 
==Locations==
[[File:Mirage Forest.png|thumb|right|Mew teases a fieldworker in Mirage Forest.]]
===Towns/Cities===
*'''Holon:''' The main community of the region, nestled in the center of Mirage Forest. From above, the city looks like a giant [[Poké Ball]], with a ring of trees serving as the main border and with a canal that runs through the diameter into two circles that surround the city center. A cobbled walkway circles the land in between the circular canals and border, bridging the waterways. There is also a larger walkway with grand balustrades that leads to the city center. The houses are largely dome-shaped, and many properties have their own garden area or orchard. An observatory and the Holon Research Tower lie at the center of the city.


*In {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}, the main landscape is a lake, surrounded by marshes. Although perhaps it is pure coincidence, the set also features a [[Alternate coloration|Shining]] {{p|Gyarados}} card, [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ.  There was also an [[Alternate coloration|alternately colored]] {{p|Gyarados}} in the [[Lake of Rage]] in the second-generation video games. The [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ in this set may be implying the presence of another [[Alternate coloration|Shining]] {{p|Gyarados}} in the Holon lake, similar to that in the [[Lake of Rage]].
===Areas of interest===
[[File:Holon Lake.png|thumb|right|The stone formation in the lake]]
*'''Holon Research Tower:''' The tower dominates the skyline of the city and was constructed in order to manipulate the unique magnetic properties of the area to produce electromagnetic energy that hoped to aid scientists to track Mew in Mirage Forest. When in operation, the tower can be seen absorbing bolts of yellow energy from three generators that surround it. When seen from above, the tower resembles the symbol used on {{TCG|Metal Energy}} cards, likely a direct reference to the secondary type of δ Delta Species Pokémon featured in the sets. The tower also provides the set symbol for {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}.
[[File:Mountain Aerodactyl.png|thumb|right|The mountain range that encompasses the lake, with {{p|Aerodactyl}} in the image]]
*'''Mirage Forest:''' The main focus of {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} and touched upon in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}, this dense forest encompasses the city of Holon and is home to many of the Pokémon that were genetically altered as a result of the electromagnetic energy produced from Holon Research Tower. The southern edge of the forest is dotted with marshes as the land gives way to the waters of Holon Lake.
[[File:Crystal Beach.png|thumb|right|Crystals growing on the Mysterious Island's beach]]
*'''Holon Lake:''' Also featured in EX Holon Phantoms, Holon Lake is a vast body of water that is home to many more δ Delta Species Pokémon. In the lake, there is a stone formation that resembles the symbol used on Metal Energy cards. Perhaps as a homage to the [[Generation II]] games, the lake is also home to a {{shiny|Shining}} {{p|Gyarados}}, similar to the [[Red Gyarados]] that appeared at the [[Lake of Rage]].
*'''Mountain Range:''' Surrounding a portion of Holon Lake is a large mountain range, featuring tall jagged peaks and outcrops. The foothills of these mountains contain boulders with mysterious patterns on them, as well as entrances leading to caves, which are home to fossil Pokémon that have also been affected by the radiation from Holon Research Tower.


*In {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, the main landscape consists of islands bearing strange crystals.  Although the precise location of the islands is unknown, it can be concluded that they are near the rest of the Holon region because the Pokémon are Delta Species, and thus reached by the afforementioned electromagnetic waves.
*'''Mysterious Island:''' Described as an island far offshore from Holon, its main feature is large crystals, which naturally grow there and are said to grant special powers if used correctly. Normal Pokémon and δ Delta Species Pokémon cohabit the island, and there is little human activity there. It is the main focus of the {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} expansion.


*In {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}}, the last set to contain Delta Species Pokémon, the main landscape seems to be mountainous area so high up that often only clouds are seen down below.
*'''Distant Island Chain:''' Described as being beyond the horizon, these islands are a habitat where natural Delta Species Pokémon thrive. This is reflected in the cards featured in the {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} expansion, as fully-evolved δ Delta Species Pokémon remain purely one type, as opposed to being partially Metal-type. It is possible that these Pokémon evolved to become δ Delta Species naturally or the trait was outbred.
 
==Weather==
[[File:Magnetic Storm.png|thumb|right|A magnetic storm]]
The [[weather]] in Holon is very strange and different from other places due to the electromagnetic waves from the tower in the city center. Magnetic storms may occur. In addition, pressure changes are not uncommon.


From this, we can tell that Holon has at least one large city, and is likely close to the sea, which could explain the marshes and islands. Farther inland, there is a lake, and several forests. Elsewhere, there is a massive mountain range; some have theorized that such a massive mountain range near the sea could create a large desert similar to [[Orre]]'s.
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In philosophy, a {{wp|Holon (philosophy)|holon}} is something that is simultaneously a whole and a part.
*In philosophy, a {{wp|Holon (philosophy)|holon}} is something that is simultaneously a whole and a part, a reference to how Holon is the name both for the region and the only known city within that region.
*Holon is also a metropolitan region of Tel Aviv, Israel.
*In physics, a holon is an electron quasiparticle. This could be related to the electron storms in depictions of the region.
 
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