Arche Valley
The subject of this article has no official English name. The name currently in use is a fan translation of the Japanese name. |
Arche Valley アルケーの谷 Arche Valley | |
Arche Valley | |
Region | Kalos |
Debut | Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon |
Arche Valley (Japanese: アルケーの谷 Arche Valley) is an anime-exclusive location in Kalos and one of the settings of Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. It is Mary and Barza's hometown. It debuted in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon.
Inhabitants of Arche Valley have slightly different powers compared to people not from Arche Valley. They strive to become one with nature. There are ivory statues placed throughout Arche Valley that resemble Arceus's ring and are treasured by the townspeople. In Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon it was shown that Barza and Mary grew up here alongside Hoopa, Kopou, Bit, and Luca.
Name origin
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | アルケーの谷 Arche Valley | From ἀρχή árkhḗ (origin) and Arceus, as the ivory statues in Arche Valley resemble it. |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 創世之谷 Chuàngshì-zhī Gǔ | From 創世 chuàngshì, genesis |
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