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| rowspan="2" | <big><big>'''Holon'''</big></big>
| <span lang="ja">'''ホロン'''</span>
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| <small>''Holon''</small>
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'''Holon''' (Japanese: '''ホロン''' ''Holon'') is a [[region]] introduced and explored exclusively in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. It is a known habitat of the unusual {{TCG|δ Delta Species}} Pokémon, also introduced in the TCG.

==History==
[[File:Holon Tower.png|thumb|right|The Holon Research Tower]]
The Holon region was inhabited by humans seeking to utilize the mysterious energy emitted by the region's power spots, researchers settled a village in the center of Mirage Forest (a nod to {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}}), and constructed a large tower in the center.<ref name = vol17>[https://web.archive.org/web/20051127080154/http://www.pokemon-card.com:80/yomimono/news_express/vol17_horon1.html 「ホロンの研究塔」の世界観と新要素 | pokemon-card.com], archived November 27, 2005 on Internet Archive</ref> The resulting electromagnetic waves caused the local Pokémon to mutate into abnormal types inconsistent with their genes elsewhere, with their highest evolved forms typically having {{TCG|Metal}} as a type.<ref>[https://youtu.be/_D8eQsYNvo0 ポケモンカードゲーム 拡張パック ホロンの研究塔 cm (2005)] Commercial for [[EX Delta Species (TCG)|Holon's Research Tower]] expansion</ref> The affected Pokémon came to be known as {{TCG|δ Delta Species|Delta Species}}. While studying these Pokémon, researchers discovered a new power, resulting in Holon's Pokémon. Further research into Delta Species and Holon's Pokémon resulted in the creation of three variations of Holon Energy: [[Holon Energy FF (EX Delta Species 104)|FF]], [[Holon Energy GL (EX Delta Species 105)|GL]], and [[Holon Energy WP (EX Delta Species 106)|WP]].<ref name = vol17 />

==Geography==
From various pieces of information and artwork from TCG products, it can be determined that the region is largely forested with a large [[Holon Lake (EX Holon Phantoms 87)|lake]] and marshlands to the south. The lake is also bordered by a massive mountain range. The region is presumed to be near the coast, with an island bearing unique crystals some distance offshore, forming the basis for much of the {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} expansion. Described to be beyond the horizon are a chain of islands where powerful Pokémon are said to reside, which forms the basis for much of the {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} expansion.

===Notable locations===
[[File:Mirage Forest.png|thumb|Mew teases a fieldworker in Mirage Forest.]]
====Settlements====
*'''Holon:''' The main community of the region, nestled in the center of Mirage Forest. From above, the city looks like a giant {{i|Poké Ball}}, with a ring of trees serving as the main border and with a canal that runs through the diameter into two circles that surround the city center. A cobbled walkway circles the land in between the circular canals and border, bridging the waterways. There is also a larger walkway with grand balustrades that leads to the city center. The houses are largely dome-shaped, and many properties have their own garden area or orchard. An observatory and the Holon Research Tower lie at the center of the city.

====Landmarks====
[[File:Holon Lake.png|thumb|The stone formation in the lake]]
*'''Holon Research Tower:''' The tower dominates the skyline of the city and was constructed in order to manipulate the unique magnetic properties of the area to produce electromagnetic energy that hoped to aid scientists to track Mew in Mirage Forest.{{fact}} When in operation, the tower can be seen absorbing bolts of yellow energy from three generators that surround it. When seen from above, the tower resembles the symbol used on {{TCG|Metal Energy}} cards, likely a direct reference to the secondary type of δ Delta Species Pokémon featured in the sets. The tower also provides the set symbol for {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}.
[[File:Mountain Aerodactyl.png|thumb|The mountain range that encompasses the lake, with {{p|Aerodactyl}} in the image]]
*'''Mirage Forest:''' The main focus of {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} and touched upon in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}}, this dense forest encompasses the city of Holon and is home to many of the Pokémon that were genetically altered as a result of the electromagnetic energy produced from Holon Research Tower. The southern edge of the forest is dotted with marshes as the land gives way to the waters of Holon Lake.
[[File:Crystal Beach.png|thumb|right|Crystals growing on the Mysterious Island's beach]]
*'''Holon Lake:''' Also featured in EX Holon Phantoms, Holon Lake is a vast body of water that is home to many more δ Delta Species Pokémon. In the lake, there is a stone formation that resembles the symbol used on Metal Energy cards. Perhaps as a homage to the [[Generation II]] games, the lake is also home to a {{shiny|Shining}} {{p|Gyarados}}, similar to the [[Red Gyarados]] that appeared at the [[Lake of Rage]].
*'''Mountain Range:''' Surrounding a portion of Holon Lake is a large mountain range, featuring tall jagged peaks and outcrops. The foothills of these mountains contain boulders with mysterious patterns on them, as well as entrances leading to caves, which are home to fossil Pokémon that have also been affected by the radiation from Holon Research Tower.

*'''Mysterious Island:''' Described as an island far offshore from Holon, its main feature is large crystals, which naturally grow there and are said to grant special powers if used correctly. Normal Pokémon and δ Delta Species Pokémon cohabit the island, and there is little human activity there. It is the main focus of the {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} expansion.

*'''Distant Island Chain:''' Described as being beyond the horizon, these islands are a habitat where natural Delta Species Pokémon thrive. This is reflected in the cards featured in the {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} expansion, as fully evolved δ Delta Species Pokémon remain purely one type, as opposed to being partially Metal-type. A floating island with a mountain range can be seen from here, visible on the Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends packaging and some cards from the set.

===Other===
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Holon or Pokémon that belong to the city. Most of these Pokémon are [[Artificial Pokémon|artificial]] and can double as {{TCG|Special Energy card}}s when attached to other Pokémon in play.

{{cardlist/header|Holon's Pokémon|Metal|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Electrode|21}}|type=Lightning|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Rare|ennum=21/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=032/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Magneton|22}}|type=Metal|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Rare|ennum=22/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Rare Holo|jpnum=072/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Magnemite|70}}|type=Metal|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Common|ennum=70/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=071/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon's Voltorb|71}}|type=Lightning|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Common|ennum=71/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=031/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon's Castform|44}}|type=Colorless|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=44/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=034/052}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Metal}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Farmer|91}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=91/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=080/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Lass|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=92/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=081/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Mentor|93}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=079/086|enset2=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=75/101|jpset2=Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=021/024}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Research Tower|94}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=078/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Researcher|95}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=95/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Ruins|96}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=96/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=083/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Scientist|97}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=97/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=077/086|jpset2=Holon Research Tower Fire Quarter Deck|jpnum2=010/015|jpset3=Holon Research Tower Water Quarter Deck|jpnum3=010/015|jpset4=Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck|jpnum4=010/015}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Delta Species|Holon Transceiver|98}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Delta Species|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=98/113|jpsetlink=EX Delta Species|jpset=Holon Research Tower|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=076/086}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Adventurer|85}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=85/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=050/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Fossil|86}}|type=Trainer|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=86/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=049/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Holon Phantoms|Holon Lake|87}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Holon Phantoms|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=87/110|jpsetlink=EX Holon Phantoms|jpset=Holon Phantom|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=051/052}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Crystal Guardians|Holon Circle|79}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Crystal Guardians|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=79/100|jpsetlink=EX Crystal Guardians|jpset=Miracle Crystal|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=074/075}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Dragon Frontiers|Holon Legacy|74}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=74/101|jpsetlink=EX Dragon Frontiers|jpset=Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=067/068}}
{{cardlist/footer|Metal}}

==Names==
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! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ホロン ''Holon''
| From ''{{wp|Holon (philosophy)|holon}}'', a philosophical concept of something that is simultaneously a whole and a part
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| English, German,<br>French, Italian
| Holon
| Same as Japanese name
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==References==
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[[Category:Pokémon world]]
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[[Category:Holon (TCG)]]
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[[Category:Forests]]

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