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'''Mauville City''' (Japanese: '''{{j|キンセツシティ}}''' ''Kinsetsu City'') is located in central [[Hoenn]] and serves as the hub for travelers throughout the Hoenn region. The city is also notable for its [[old guys]].

The roads of the town stretch north to {{rt|111|Hoenn}}, west to {{rt|117|Hoenn}} and [[Verdanturf Town]], east to a beach on {{rt|118|Hoenn}}, and south to {{rt|110|Hoenn}}.

[[Wattson]] is the [[Gym Leader]] and founder of Mauville. In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, he originally had plans to do a complete overhaul of the town, but abandoned them. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Wattson instead managed to redevelop it, modeling the design on that of [[Lumiose City]] of [[Kalos]]. Due to this, its layout has changed dramatically, becoming a mostly-indoor city with various shops and floors. The redevelopment of Mauville is the only successful project of [[Greater Mauville Holdings]].

==Slogan==

'''''The bright and shiny city of fun!''''' (Japanese: '''{{j|あかるく　かがやく　たのしい　まち}}''' ''The bright and shiny city of fun.'')

A bike shop is located in Mauville City which is called [[Rydel's Cycles]]. It is very conveniently located for the owner and customers alike, as the [[Seaside Cycling Road]] runs on {{rt|110|Hoenn}}, just to the south. [[Rydel]] sells [[Acro Bike]]s and [[Mach Bike]]s. However, he will give the {{player}} a bike for free after he finds out that the player has come all the way from [[Littleroot Town]] with just [[Running Shoes]]. The player may exchange their bike with Rydel for the other bike.

Only in [[Generation III]], the [[Mauville Game Corner]] is a tourist attraction where people can gamble coins on slots or roulette. This game corner houses two roulette wheels and sixteen slot machines. A [[Coin Case]] is needed to play at the game corner, which can also be found in one of the houses at Mauville City, in exchange for Harbor Mail.

In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the Game Corner is closed, with the owner stating that he had to close it for "reasons you don't need to know".

===Mauville Gym===

{{main|Mauville Gym}}

The Mauville Gym specializes in {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. Wattson, the Gym leader hands out the Dynamo Badge to players who defeat him. The Gym contains electric dividers that turn on or off when different switches are stepped on.

===Vending Machine===

In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], there is a [[Vending Machine]] on the first floor to the east of the {{rt|110|Hoenn}} entrance.

{{shop|}}

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Fresh Water|200}}|{{shopitem|Soda Pop|300}}}}

{{shoprow|{{shopitem|Lemonade|350}}}}

{{shopfooter}}

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Mauville Food Court allows the player places an order for food at one of the three counters. After paying, the player is given an amount of turns to wait for their meal. Taking a seat, the player is then challenged to battle by a gauntlet of Trainers trying to take their seat away.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the bartender at this café will give the player {{TM|48|Round}}.

===Narcissus Mirror Shop===

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the owner of this shop will give the player a [[Reveal Glass]] if they have {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, or {{p|Landorus}} in their party.

 

In {{game|Emerald}}, near Mauville Gym is a man who will teach a compatible Pokémon {{m|Rollout}} one time only.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, two [[Move Tutor]]s set up shop in southeastern Mauville. The northern move tutor will teach {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, or {{m|Hydro Cannon}} to any fully evolved [[starter Pokémon]] that also has maximum [[Friendship]]. The southern move tutor will teach {{m|Grass Pledge}}, {{m|Fire Pledge}}, or {{m|Water Pledge}} to any starter Pokémon.<!-- However, he will refuse to teach if the Pokémon's [[happiness]] does not reach the highest level.-->

Another move tutor can be found in Crooner's Café, who will teach {{p|Keldeo}} and {{p|Meloetta}} their respective [[signature move]]s, {{m|Secret Sword}} and {{m|Relic Song}}.

{{tutormv|Frenzy Plant|Grass|cat=Special}}

{{tutormv|Blast Burn|Fire|cat=Special}}

{{tutormv|Hydro Cannon|Water|cat=Special}}

{{tutormv|Grass Pledge|Grass|cat=Special}}

{{tutormv|Fire Pledge|Fire|cat=Special}}

{{tutormv|Water Pledge|Water|cat=Special}}

The Battle Institute on the east side of the first floor works in the same way as the one in Lumiose City in [[Kalos]]. The player can opt for a Battle Test (five consecutive single or double battles) or a Download Test (which can be downloaded either wirelessly or via Wi-Fi at certain time, similar to event Pokémon). The player can win [[Battle Point|Battle Points]] here.

Next to the Battle Institute is the Inverse Battle Stop. Here, the player can battle [[Inver]], the same {{tc|Psychic}} who challenges players to Inverse Battles in Kalos. Inver uses a different pool of Pokémon compared to the ones he used in {{pkmn|X and Y}}, and they start at [[level]] 20 as opposed to level 55. Inver has many preset Pokémon, but only chooses a random three during the battle. In addition, his Pokémon's [[Ability|Abilities]] may vary, even potentially having their Hidden Abilities. After he is defeated, Inver will give the player an item depending on how well they did.

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a store north of the exit to {{rt|117|Hoenn}} will sell expensive Ribbons previously sold by the [[Ribbon Syndicate]] of [[Sinnoh]].

| [[File:Gorgeous Ribbon.png‎]]

In the northwest area of the first floor, a {{tc|Gentleman}} will allow the player to exchange their [[Poké Mile]]s for items. His function and wares are identical to that of the Poké Mile store in {{pkmn|X and Y}}.

North of the Poké Miles shop is a [[Pokémon groomer]] who will offer to massage the player's lead Pokémon for free once per day.

===TV Mauville===

{{main|TV Mauville}}

The TV station that runs the news on the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}}. The player can sit at the news desk, but this doesn't put them on the BuzzNav news.

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{{Itemlist|Coin Case|From the woman in the house next to the Poké Mart in exchange for {{DL|Mail|Harbor Mail}}|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes}}

{{Itemlist|Acro Bike|On the east side, from [[Rydel]]...

{{Itemlist|Mach Bike|On the east side, from [[Rydel]]...

{{Itemlist|None|sprite=Globe Sprite DPPt|In the central plaza, from the {{tc|Backpacker}} near the Square Tower|OR=yes|AS=yes|display=[[Decoration|Globe]]}}

{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first arrived at Mauville in ''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]'', where they competed in its annual [[Trick House]] contest. Aside from the [[Trick Master|King of Tricks]]' designed obstacles, the group had to contend with {{TRT}} and {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s interventions. A young local called [[Ivan]] ended up taking home the victory.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson]]'', Ash and his friends went straight to the [[Mauville Gym]] for Ash's fourth [[Hoenn]] [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After getting through the numerous traps set up inside the Gym, Ash challenged [[Wattson]] for a Gym battle. Due to his {{AP|Pikachu}} having accidentally become overcharged while destroying one of Wattson's Gym traps, Ash easily won the match, earning the {{Badge|Dynamo}}. Wattson was initially shaken by his quick loss, and Ash felt that he didn't truly deserve the Badge. However, upon learning the situation behind Ash's swift victory, Wattson told Ash to keep his Badge. Ash and his friends left Mauville City in the [[AG041|next episode]] and headed for [[Fallarbor Town]].

The group returned to Mauville City in ''[[AG059|Manectric Charge]]'', on their way back to [[Petalburg City]]. During their pit stop, Ash decided to have a [[rematch]] with Wattson, using his recently {{pkmn2|caught}} {{AP|Torkoal}}. This time, Wattson emerged victorious in their battle, thanks to his newly evolved {{TP|Wattson|Manectric}}.

==Appearance==

===Generation III===

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! style="background:#{{ruby color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}

! style="background:#{{sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}

! style="background:#{{emerald color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}

| colspan="2" | [[File:Mauville City RS.png|250px]]

| [[File:Mauville City E.png|250px]]

| colspan="3" style="background:#E0B0FF; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp;

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|-

! style="background:#E0B0FF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Game

! style="background:#E0B0FF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | 3F

|-

! style="background:#{{omega ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Mauville City 2F ORAS.png|200px]]

| rowspan="2" | [[File:Mauville City 3F ORAS.png|200px]]

! style="background:#{{alpha sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}

|-

| colspan="5" style="background:#E0B0FF; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp;

|}

** Additionally, the city shares its name with [[Lavender Town]] in Korean.

* A small glitch occurs in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. If the player obtains the Mach Bike or Acro Bike before battling [[Wally]], leaves the city, gets on the bicycle, then re-enters and battles him, the bicycle music will start playing after Wally's theme ends instead of the town's usual background music.

| Korean

| 보라시티 ''Bora City''

| From 보라 ''bora'' (purple)