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|caption=Artwork of the Hoenn region from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]

|starter={{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}

|villain=[[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}<br>[[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}}

|season=[[S06|Advanced]] (6)<br>[[S07|Advanced Challenge]] (7)<br>[[S08|Advanced Battle]] (8)<br>[[S23|Journeys]] (23)

The '''Hoenn''' region (Japanese: '''{{tt|ホウエン地方|ホウエンちほう}}''' ''Hoenn-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is located south of [[Sinnoh]], as stated in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''. It is the setting of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]]. It was the third [[core series]] region to be introduced.

Hoenn is inspired by the real-world Japanese main island of {{wp|Kyushu}}. The names of most of the cities in Hoenn are made of two words put together (Little Root, Fort Tree, Slate Port, Ever Grande, etc.) rather than colors or plants as [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] had done. [[Professor Birch]] of [[Littleroot Town]] offers the [[starter Pokémon]] known as {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, or {{p|Mudkip}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s beginning their journey of this vast land.

[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|left|150px|The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as {{wp|Kyushu}}]]

[[Junichi Masuda]] has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 ''hōen''), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.<ref name=masuda>Hidden Power of Masuda: No. 15 [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/?p=105 (Japanese)] / [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2004/09/index.html (English)]</ref>

The Hoenn region is based on the real-world Japanese main island of {{wp|Kyushu}}, rotated 90° counterclockwise. Junichi Masuda stated that the reason Kyushu was rotated 90° to create Hoenn was to increase playability.<ref name=masuda/>

In contemporary history, {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}} moved to [[Littleroot Town]] in Hoenn from [[Johto]]. Brendan/May encountered May/Brendan, competing with Brendan/May to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved [[Professor Birch]] from a Poochyena{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/Zigzagoon{{sup/3|E}} with a {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Mudkip}}, or {{p|Treecko}} from Professor Birch's bag; as a reward for saving him, he gave Brendan/May a [[Pokédex]] and allowed them to keep the Pokémon that they used to save him. Brendan/May traveled across Hoenn, occasionally encountering and defeating [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]. Team Magma{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}} and/or Team Aqua{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}} successfully awakened {{p|Groudon}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|OR}} and/or {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}{{sup/6|AS}}, which caused the region of Hoenn to be plagued by {{weather|harsh sunlight}}{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/6|OR}}, {{weather|heavy rain}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/6|AS}} or a strange mixture of both{{sup/3|E}}. However, Brendan/May successfully calmed the weather Pokémon when they defeated it{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}} or summoned {{p|Rayquaza}} to calm them{{sup/3|E}}. Brendan/May then proceeded to win at the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was invited to compete in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}.

==Cities, routes, and other locations==

Hoenn has sixteen [[List of cities and towns|cities and towns]], including a [[Ever Grande City|Pokémon League]]. Since the majority of the cities and towns of Hoenn are immersed into nature, there aren't many large cities comparable to [[Unova]]'s [[Castelia City]] or [[Kalos]]'s [[Lumiose City]], with the largest city being [[Lilycove City]]{{sup/3|RSE}}/[[Mauville City]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.

===Demographics===

 

===Settlements===

| [[File:Fortree City.png|100px]]

| {{tt|This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League.|Ever Grande City}}<br/>{{tt|A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym.|Pokémon League}}

===Areas of interest===

====Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald–exclusive locations====

====Emerald-exclusive areas====

* [[Desert Underpass]]

* [[Mirage Tower]]

====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire–exclusive areas====

====Pokéwalker–exclusive areas====

===Anime-exclusive locations===

| style="text-align:left" | The A-B-C Islands are a group of three island off the coast of Hoenn. Island A has a [[Pokémon Center]] and a [[Pokémon academy|school]]. Island B has [[Deep Sea Scale]]s. Island C has [[Deep Sea Tooth|Deep Sea Teeth]]. There are two rivaling {{pkmn|Trainer}} groups on the island. One group believes {{p|Huntail}} are stronger. The other believes {{p|Gorebyss}} are stronger. The A-B-C Islands appear in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]''.

| style="text-align:left" | Hidden ruins located on [[Kirikiri Mountain]] that belonged to ancient civilization that worshipped {{p|Baltoy}}.

| style="text-align:left" | Kirikiri Mountain are located between [[Petalburg City]] and [[Fortree City]]. A cave on the mountain was once home to an ancient {{p|Baltoy}} civilization.

| style="text-align:left" | The Green Lodge is an abandoned mansion in the middle of the booming metropolis of [[Rinshin Town]]. [[Alex]] intends on tearing down the property to make way for a forest park for the resident {{p|Shroomish}} to enjoy.

====Mentioned only====

 

===Manga-exclusive locations===

===Routes===

Routes in Hoenn number are numbered as {{rtn|101|Hoenn}}-{{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, breaking the former pattern set up by Kanto and Johto. This is presumably to discourage the idea of being able to travel back to either region after completion of the game, as was done in [[Generation II]] and as a mirror of the fact that Japan's road system possesses a similar gap. Some of the routes have differing [[weather]] depending on the day they are traveled on.

 

==Geography==

===Environment===

[[File:Hoenn Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Hoenn in Pokémon Adventures]]

The Hoenn region boasts many dramatic environments from [[Hoenn Route 119|rainforests]] to [[Hoenn Route 111|deserts]], but its most striking feature is its abundance of water, a strong contrast to other core series regions, especially Sinnoh. Much of the region is covered in water, almost equal in size to the mainland, exemplifying the theme of the games. There are several large and populated islands off the mainland only accessible via [[water route]]s, many of which are deep enough for {{m|Dive|diving}}.

 

Much of the interior area is forested or mountainous, so most notable cities are found on the coastline. People who live in towns and villages in the mountain areas must adapt to the harsh environment. An extreme example of this is the inhabitants of [[Fortree City]], who live in tree houses. This is in stark contrast to other regions in the [[Pokémon world]], as noted by {{adv|Ruby}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]], who preferred Johto's many modernized cities to the wilderness and countryside in Hoenn. Hoenn has one active volcano, [[Mt. Chimney]], in the northwest of the region. The ash from Mt. Chimney regularly falls on the nearby towns and routes. On the opposite side of the Hoenn region lies the impact crater which [[Sootopolis City]] was built in.

 

 

 

The mainland experiences a wide variety of weather across its breadth. Ashes constantly fall around [[Mt. Chimney]] in the northwest. Constant, extreme {{weather|sandstorm}}s afflict the arid desert near its center. Frequent {{weather|rain}} falls on the mainland's northeastern areas, nourishing the rainforests and {{DL|tall grass|long grass}} that grow there.

| Artwork of Hoenn from {{color2|000|Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series}}: {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby and Sapphire}}

| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:HoennIIIE.png|x250px]]

| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background:#{{Hoenn color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hoenn ORAS.png|x250px]]

| Artwork of Hoenn from {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald}}

| Artwork of Hoenn from {{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}

| Hoenn as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}<br>and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}

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