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[[File:Floaroma Town DP.png|thumb|Floaroma Town in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}]] | [[File:Floaroma Town DP.png|thumb|Floaroma Town in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}]] | ||
'''Floaroma Town''' (Japanese: '''ソノオタウン''' ''Sonoo Town'') is a town in the [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]], known for its honey and vividly scented flowers that grow everywhere. It is the first area where [[Berry|Berries]] from non-player characters are available in [[Generation IV]]. Notable landmarks include the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop in the middle of town, the Floaroma Meadow found to the north, and an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive [[Contest Hall]]. | '''Floaroma Town''' (Japanese: '''ソノオタウン''' ''Sonoo Town'') is a town in the [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]], known for its honey and vividly scented flowers that grow everywhere. It is the first area where [[Berry|Berries]] from non-player characters are available in [[Generation IV]]. Notable landmarks include the [[Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop]] in the middle of town, the [[Floaroma Meadow]] found to the north, and an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive [[Contest Hall]]. | ||
In {{game|Platinum}}, Floaroma Town has wooden arches at its entrances, among other things. | In {{game|Platinum}}, Floaroma Town has wooden arches at its entrances, among other things. | ||
==Slogan== | |||
'''''Vivid & Scented''''' (Japanese: '''{{j|あざやかに はなかおる まち}}''' ''The town that smells vividly of flowers.'') | |||
==History and tradition== | ==History and tradition== | ||
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===Floaroma Meadow=== | ===Floaroma Meadow=== | ||
{{main|Floaroma Meadow}} | {{main|Floaroma Meadow}} | ||
The Floaroma Meadow is an area accessed through the flowers in the northeast section of Floaroma Town proper, but still part of the town according to the [[Town Map]]. The first time the player visits Floaroma Town, the entrance to the meadow is blocked by two [[Team Galactic]] grunts. After defeating one by the Valley Windworks, the {{player}} must return to defeat them and gain access to a [[honey]] tree, a man who sells honey, and the key to [[Valley Windworks]]. | The Floaroma Meadow is an area accessed through the flowers in the northeast section of Floaroma Town proper, but still part of the town according to the [[Town Map]]. The first time the player visits Floaroma Town, the entrance to the meadow is blocked by two [[Team Galactic]] grunts. After defeating one by the Valley Windworks, the {{player}} must return to defeat them and gain access to a [[honey]] tree, a man who sells honey, and the key to [[Valley Windworks]]. | ||
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On certain days, the player can challenge a Trainer who appears in the Pokémon Center. Depending on the game progress, the Trainer will have teams with higher leveled Pokémon upon rematch. | On certain days, the player can challenge a Trainer who appears in the Pokémon Center. Depending on the game progress, the Trainer will have teams with higher leveled Pokémon upon rematch. | ||
{{trainerheader|building}} | {{trainerheader|building}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr DP Poké Kid.png|Poké Kid|Ariel| | {{trainerdiv|building|Sunday, Monday, and Thursday}} | ||
{{Trainerentry|Spr DP Poké Kid.png|Poké Kid|Ariel|24|3|172|Pichu|♀|3|None|172|Pichu|♀|3|None|172|Pichu|♀|3|None|36=マナミ|37=Manami}} | |||
{{trainerfooter|building}} | {{trainerfooter|building}} | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:Floaroma Town anime.png|250px|thumb|Floaroma Town in the anime]] | [[File:Floaroma Town anime.png|250px|thumb|Floaroma Town in the anime]] | ||
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first arrived in Floaroma Town in ''[[DP025|Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!]]'', where they attended a [[Poffin]] cooking class given by [[Forsythia]]. {{an|Brock}} was a natural at making good Poffins, whereas {{an|Dawn}} took a little to get the perfect recipe for {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}. Ash, however, was unsuccessful and failed to produce high-quality Poffins. | {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} first arrived in Floaroma Town in ''[[DP025|Oh Do You Know The Poffin Plan!]]'', where they attended a [[Poffin]] cooking class given by [[Forsythia]]. {{an|Brock}} was a natural at making good Poffins, whereas {{an|Dawn}} took a little to get the perfect recipe for {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon|her Pokémon}}. Ash, however, was unsuccessful and failed to produce high-quality Poffins. | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Floaroma Town is home to a [[Contest Hall]]. In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', | [[File:Floaroma Contest Hall.png|200px|thumb|left|Floaroma Town Contest Hall]] | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Floaroma Town is home to a [[Contest Hall]]. In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Dawn, {{si|Kenny}}, and [[Jessilina]] entered the Floaroma {{pkmn|Contest}} along with many other [[Pokémon Coordinator]]s hoping to take the coveted Floaroma [[Ribbon]] home. By showing the best of their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, the three of them were able to pass the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] and, in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', they competed against each other in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]]. In the end, Dawn emerged victorious, obtaining her first Contest Ribbon. | |||
The town appeared again in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', where Forsythia was seen watering flowers together with her {{p|Roserade}} and {{p|Lotad}}. | The town appeared again in ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', where Forsythia was seen watering flowers together with her {{p|Roserade}} and {{p|Lotad}}. Ash and his friends stopped by Floaroma Town on their way to Sunyshore City for Ash's next [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. They were shown inside the [[Pokémon Center]], watching [[television]] as [[Marian]] announced that the {{to|Daybreak}} Contest would follow the [[Double Performance]] format. | ||
Legend says Floaroma was once barren and without any kind of vegetation. One day, a beautiful woman went atop the hill and expressed gratitude, which resulted in flowers growing exponentially. | Legend says Floaroma was once barren and without any kind of vegetation. One day, a beautiful woman went atop the hill and expressed gratitude, which resulted in flowers growing exponentially. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In the 2009 Pokémon annual, Floaroma Town is incorrectly spelled as '''"Floarama"'''. | * In the 2009 Pokémon annual, Floaroma Town is incorrectly spelled as '''"Floarama"'''. | ||
* In ''[[DP025|Oh, Do You Know The Poffin Plan?]]'', a story was told about a woman who made all of the flowers, probably because they would otherwise need to show {{p|Shaymin}}, which was not revealed at that time. The NPCs in-game simply say it was a Pokémon. | * In ''[[DP025|Oh, Do You Know The Poffin Plan?]]'', a story was told about a woman who made all of the flowers, probably because they would otherwise need to show {{p|Shaymin}}, which was not revealed at that time. The NPCs in-game simply say it was a Pokémon. | ||
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|Флоарома Таун ''Floaroma Taun'' | |Флоарома Таун ''Floaroma Taun'' | ||
|Transcription of English name | |Transcription of English name | ||
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| Thị trấn Sonoo | |||
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