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Kalos (Japanese: カロス地方 Kalos-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon X and Y. It is based on France.[1]
The Kalos region is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being Lumiose City to the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City, lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shore side city of Shalour City lies in the middle of a cove.
Etymology
According to Junichi Masuda, the name "Kalos" comes from the Greek word κάλλος, meaning beauty.[2]
Cities, routes, and other locations
Cities and towns
| Map | City/Town | Population | Description |
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Vaniville Town | Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town. | |
| File:XY Aquacorde Town.png | Aquacorde Town | A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside. | |
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Santalune City | Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey. | |
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Lumiose City | A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region. | |
| Camphrier Town | This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family. | ||
| Kiloude City | This city, popular with Pokémon Trainers, is a typical example of southern Kalosian life. | ||
| Cyllage City | A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses. | ||
| Ambrette Town | This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map. | ||
| Geosenge Town | A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old. | ||
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Shalour City | The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on. | |
| Coumarine City | An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere. | ||
| Laverre City | An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old. | ||
| Dendemille Town | A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude. | ||
| Anistar City | Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space. | ||
| Couriway Town | The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls. | ||
| Snowbelle City | They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state. |
Landmarks
| Map | Landmark | Description |
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Santalune Forest | The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for natural walks. |
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Tower of Mastery | |
| Chamber of Emptiness | A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it. | |
| Victory Road | This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers. | |
| Parfum Palace | A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all. | |
| Connecting Cave | This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat. | |
| Glittering Cave | Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green. | |
| Reflection Cave | The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror. | |
| Kalos Power Plant | An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space. | |
| Azure Bay | The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit. | |
| Sea Spirit's Den | A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy. | |
| Poké Ball Factory | An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced. | |
| Lost Hotel | This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins. | |
| Frost Cavern | The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions. | |
| Terminus Cave | A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it. | |
| Pokémon Village | Legends say a place exists where Pokémon live in hiding, but no one has ever found it. |
Kalos League
Gym Leaders
| Kalos League | |||
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| Generation VI | Region: Kalos | ||
| Gym Leader Japanese |
Location Japanese |
Type | Badge |
 Viola ビオラ Viola |
Santalune City ハクダンシティ Hakudan City |
Bug |  Bug Badge |
 Grant ザクロ Zakuro |
Cyllage City ショウヨウシティ Shouyou City |
Rock |  Cliff Badge |
 Korrina コルニ Koruni |
Shalour City シャラシティ Shara City |
Fighting |  Rumble Badge |
 Ramos フクジ Fukuji |
Coumarine City ヒヨクシティ Hiyoku City |
Grass |  Plant Badge |
 Clemont シトロン Citron |
Lumiose City ミアレシティ Miare City |
Electric |  Voltage Badge |
 Valerie マーシュ Mache |
Laverre City クノエシティ Kunoe City |
Fairy |  Fairy Badge |
 Olympia ゴジカ Gojika |
Anistar City ヒャッコクシティ Hyakkoku City |
Psychic |  Psychic Badge |
 Wulfric ウルップ Urup |
Snowbelle City エイセツシティ Eisetsu City |
Ice |  Iceberg Badge |
Elite Four and Champion
| Kalos League | |
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| Generation VI | |
| Member Japanese |
Type |
 Wikstrom ガンピ Ganpi |
Steel |
 Malva パキラ Pachira |
Fire |
 Drasna ドラセナ Dracaena |
Dragon |
 Siebold ズミ Zumi |
Water |
 Champion Diantha カルネ Carnet |
Various |
Trivia
- The English names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art.
- The Kalos region is quite possibly the largest region to date, as it is the only one in which the regional Pokédex is separated into three sections.
See also
In other languages
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Korean | 칼로스 Kalos | From its Japanese name |
References
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