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{{RegionInfobox| | {{RegionInfobox | ||
regioncolor=Unova| | |regioncolor=Unova | ||
name=Unova| | |name=Unova | ||
jname=イッシュ| | |jname=イッシュ | ||
tmname=Isshu| | |tmname=Isshu | ||
image=Unova alt.png | | |image=Unova B2W2 alt.png | ||
size=300 | |size=300 | ||
|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White}} | |caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White|2}} | ||
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} | | |introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} | ||
professor=[[Professor Juniper]] | | |professor=[[Professor Juniper]] | ||
starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} | | |starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} | ||
villain=[[Team Plasma]] | | |villain=[[Team Plasma]] | ||
league=[[Unova League]] | | |league=[[Unova League]] | ||
location={{un|Pokémon League}} | | |location={{un|Pokémon League}} <small>(games)</small><br>[[Vertress City]] <small>(anime)</small> | ||
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]]{{sup/5|BW}}<br>[[List of Pokémon by New Unova Pokédex number|New Unova Pokédex]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}| | |pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]]{{sup/5|BW}}<br>[[List of Pokémon by New Unova Pokédex number|New Unova Pokédex]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} | ||
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}| | |series={{series2|Best Wishes}} | ||
season= [[S14|Black & White]] (14)<br>[[S15|Rival Destinies]] (15)<br>[[S16|Adventures in Unova]] (16) | | |season=[[S14|Black & White]] (14)<br>[[S15|Rival Destinies]] (15)<br>[[S16|Adventures in Unova]] (16) | ||
generation={{Gen|V}} | | |generation={{Gen|V}} | ||
games={{v2|Black and White|s}}<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}} | | |games={{v2|Black and White|s}}<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}} | ||
manga=[[PS461]] | |manga=''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px | [[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]] | ||
[[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px | [[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px|In-game map of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2]] | ||
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. | The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. | ||
==Etymology and design concept== | ==Etymology and design concept== | ||
===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from ''' | Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", '''一種''' ''isshu'', or '''１種類''' ''isshurui''. According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref> | ||
The region's English name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica. | The region's English name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica. | ||
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===Design concept=== | ===Design concept=== | ||
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova}} | {{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova}} | ||
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. | Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
====Pokémon Black and White==== | ====Pokémon Black and White==== | ||
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{key|V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{key|V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions. | [[File:Unova alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black and White]] | ||
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{key|V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{key|V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions. | |||
On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle. | On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]], and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle. | ||
N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, | N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, while Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest. | ||
N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. | N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. He was not seen again in Unova, but there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves. | ||
====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==== | ====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==== | ||
During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a mountain to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space. | During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a mountain to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space. | ||
Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]]. | Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]]. | ||
Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}. | Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}. | ||
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====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==== | ====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2==== | ||
{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives his/her first Pokémon from Bianca in his/her hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]]. | {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives his/her first Pokémon from Bianca in his/her hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]]. | ||
Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving him/her. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[ | Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving him/her. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]]{{sup/5|W2}} Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the {{un|Pokémon League}}. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Iris]]. | ||
After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads him/her to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers. | After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads him/her to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers. | ||
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===Cities and towns=== | ===Cities and towns=== | ||
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark | {| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}" | ||
|- style=" | |- style="color:#FFF" | ||
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map | ! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map | ||
! rowspan="3" | City/Town | ! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | City/Town | ||
! rowspan="3" | Population | ! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Population | ||
! rowspan="3" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description | ! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background: #{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}} | ! style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}} | ||
! style="background: #{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}} | ! style="background:#{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}} | ! style="background:#{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}} | ||
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}} | ! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}} | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Nuvema Town]] | | [[Nuvema Town]] | ||
| 10 | | 10 | ||
| A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming. | | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Accumula Town]] | | [[Accumula Town]] | ||
| 30 | | 30 | ||
| This town offers great views due to its many hills. | | This town offers great views due to its many hills. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Spring | | colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Striaton City]] | | [[Striaton City]] | ||
| 46 | | 46 | ||
| Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate. | | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod | | colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Nacrene City]] | | [[Nacrene City]] | ||
| 54 | | 54 | ||
| A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago. | | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Castelia City]] | | [[Castelia City]] | ||
| 130 | | 130{{sup/5|BW}}<br>137{{sup/5|B2W2}} | ||
| A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds. | | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring | | colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Nimbasa City]] | | [[Nimbasa City]] | ||
| {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}} | | {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}} | ||
| A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks. | | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod | | colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Driftveil City]] | | [[Driftveil City]] | ||
| 70 | | 70 | ||
| A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region. | | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2.png|100px]] | |||
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> W2.png|100px]] | |||
| [[Mistralton City]] | | [[Mistralton City]] | ||
| 37 | | 37{{sup/5|BW}}<br>31{{sup/5|B2W2}} | ||
| Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane. | | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod | | colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Icirrus City]] | | [[Icirrus City]] | ||
| 26 | | 26 | ||
| In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see. | | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Opelucid City | | [[File:Opelucid City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[File:Opelucid City | | [[File:Opelucid City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Opelucid City]] | | [[Opelucid City]] | ||
| 52 | | 52 | ||
| A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}<br> | | A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}<br> | ||
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}} | A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}} | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]] | ||
| {{un|Pokémon League}} | | {{un|Pokémon League}} | ||
| 10 | | 10 | ||
| Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here. | | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Spring | | colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Lacunosa Town]] | | [[Lacunosa Town]] | ||
| 16 | | 16 | ||
| A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork. | | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town B2W2.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Undella Town]] | | [[Undella Town]] | ||
| 15 | | 15 | ||
| A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations. | | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]] | | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]] | ||
| | | | | | ||
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| {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}} | | {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}} | ||
| A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it. | | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| | | | | | ||
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]] | | [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]] | ||
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| 25 | | 25 | ||
| A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature. | | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Spring | | colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Anville Town]] | | [[Anville Town]] | ||
| 13 | | 13 | ||
| A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul. | | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Aspertia City]] | | [[Aspertia City]] | ||
| 30 | | 30 | ||
| A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova. | | A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town Spring<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Floccesy Town]] | | [[Floccesy Town]] | ||
| 17 | | 17 | ||
| The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings. | | The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City Spring<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Virbank City]] | | [[Virbank City]] | ||
| 40 | | 40 | ||
| A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents. | | A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Lentimas Town]] | | [[Lentimas Town]] | ||
| 12 | | 12 | ||
| The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay. | | The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]] | | colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City Spring<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]] | ||
| [[Humilau City]] | | [[Humilau City]] | ||
| 32 | | 32 | ||
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[[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]] | [[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]] | ||
*[[Dreamyard]] | *[[Dreamyard]] | ||
*[[Wellspring Cave]] | *[[Wellspring Cave]] | ||
*[[Pinwheel Forest]] | *[[Pinwheel Forest]] | ||
*[[Liberty Garden]] | *[[Liberty Garden]] | ||
*[[Desert Resort]] | *[[Desert Resort]] | ||
*[[Relic Castle]] | *[[Relic Castle]] | ||
*[[Battle Subway]] | *[[Battle Subway]] | ||
*[[Lostlorn Forest]] | *[[Lostlorn Forest]] | ||
*[[Cold Storage]] | *[[Cold Storage]] | ||
*[[Mistralton Cave]] | *[[Mistralton Cave]] | ||
*[[Chargestone Cave]] | *[[Chargestone Cave]] | ||
*[[Celestial Tower]] | *[[Celestial Tower]] | ||
*[[Twist Mountain]] | *[[Twist Mountain]] | ||
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]] | *[[Dragonspiral Tower]] | ||
*[[Moor of Icirrus]] | *[[Moor of Icirrus]] | ||
*[[Challenger's Cave]] | *[[Challenger's Cave]] | ||
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)]] | *[[Victory Road (Black and White)]] | ||
*[[N's Castle]] | *[[N's Castle]] | ||
*[[Royal Unova]] | *[[Royal Unova]] | ||
*[[Giant Chasm]] | *[[Giant Chasm]] | ||
*[[Undella Bay]] | *[[Undella Bay]] | ||
*[[Abyssal Ruins]] | *[[Abyssal Ruins]] | ||
*[[Abundant Shrine]] | *[[Abundant Shrine]] | ||
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]] | *[[Poké Transfer Lab]] | ||
*[[P2 Laboratory]] | *[[P2 Laboratory]] | ||
*[[Entralink]] | *[[Entralink]] | ||
*[[Unity Tower]] | *[[Unity Tower]] | ||
*[[Floccesy Ranch]] | *[[Floccesy Ranch]] | ||
*[[Pledge Grove]] | *[[Pledge Grove]] | ||
*[[Virbank Complex]] | *[[Virbank Complex]] | ||
*[[Pokéstar Studios]] | *[[Pokéstar Studios]] | ||
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===Anime-exclusive locations=== | ===Anime-exclusive locations=== | ||
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|- style="background:#{{Unova color}}; | |- style="color:#FFF" | ||
! style="{{ | ! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture | ||
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}" | Location | |||
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description | ! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]] | | [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]] | ||
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| [[Antimony Research Lab]] | | [[Antimony Research Lab]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}. | | style="text-align:left" | A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Area 28.png|150px]] | | [[File:Area 28.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Area 28]] | | [[Area 28]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}. | | style="text-align:left" | Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]] | | [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Astilbe Town]] | | [[Astilbe Town]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]]. | | style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]]. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]] | | [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Battle Club]] | | [[Battle Club]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information. | | style="text-align:left" | Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]] | | [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Clock tower]] | | [[Clock tower]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition. | | style="text-align:left" | The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]] | | [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Eindoak Town]] | | [[Eindoak Town]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town. | | style="text-align:left" | Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]] | | [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Ferroseed Research Institute]] | | [[Ferroseed Research Institute]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}. | | style="text-align:left" | The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Full Court.png|150px]] | | [[File:Full Court.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Full Court]] | | [[Full Court]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}. | | style="text-align:left" | An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]] | | [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Hero's Ruin]] | | [[Hero's Ruin]] | ||
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| [[Kingdom of the Vale]] | | [[Kingdom of the Vale]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power. | | style="text-align:left" | Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]] | | [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Litwick Mansion]] | | [[Litwick Mansion]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}. | | style="text-align:left" | Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]] | | [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Luxuria Town]] | | [[Luxuria Town]] | ||
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| [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]] | | [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]] | ||
| [[New Tork City]] | | [[New Tork City]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]]. | | style="text-align:left" | New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]]. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]] | | [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]] | ||
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| [[Rainbow Valley]] | | [[Rainbow Valley]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest. | | style="text-align:left" | Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]] | | [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Roshan City]] | | [[Roshan City]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices. | | style="text-align:left" | A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]] | | [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Stonesthrow Town]] | | [[Stonesthrow Town]] | ||
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| [[Sword of the Vale]] | | [[Sword of the Vale]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]]. | | style="text-align:left" | The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]]. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]] | | [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Vertress City]] | | [[Vertress City]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here. | | style="text-align:left" | Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]] | | [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]] | ||
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| {{an|White Ruins}} | | {{an|White Ruins}} | ||
| style="text-align:left" | Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the {{DL|Dragon Stones|Light Stone}} was located. | | style="text-align:left" | Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the {{DL|Dragon Stones|Light Stone}} was located. | ||
|- style="background: # | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]] | | [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]] | ||
| [[Windy Station]] | | [[Windy Station]] | ||
| style="text-align:left" | A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}. | | style="text-align:left" | A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}. | ||
|} | |} | ||
====Mentioned only==== | ====Mentioned only==== | ||
{| style="margin:auto; background: #{{unova color dark | {| style="margin:auto; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}" | ||
|- style="color: # | |- style="color:#FFF" | ||
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name | ! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name | ||
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes | ! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| [[Inakano Town]] | | [[Inakano Town]] | ||
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Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions. | Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions. | ||
In the anime, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the [[Decolore Islands]] to reach Kanto. | In the anime, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the [[Decolore Islands]] to reach Kanto. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer. | [[File:Unova PG.png|thumb|250px|Unova in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium-sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer. | |||
Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as [[Humilau City]], which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version; in Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more technological in appearance. | Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as [[Humilau City]], which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version; in Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more technological in appearance. | ||
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The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year. | The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year. | ||
Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities. | Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities. | ||
==Unova League== | ==Unova League== | ||
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===Gym Leaders=== | ===Gym Leaders=== | ||
===={{2v2|Black|White}}==== | ===={{2v2|Black|White}}==== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}} | ! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}} | ||
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" | |- style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" | ||
! colspan="6 | ! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}} | ||
! colspan="6 | ! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}} | ||
|- | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}} | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}} | |||
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}} | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}<br><small>{{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}</small> | |||
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}</small> | |||
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}<br><small>{{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}</small> | |||
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}<br><small>{{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}</small> | |||
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}</small> | |||
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}<br><small>{{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}</small> | |||
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}<br><small>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ<br>Sanyou City}}</small> | | style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}<br><small>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ<br>Sanyou City}}</small> | ||
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}} | | style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}} | ||
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| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}} | | style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}} | ||
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}} | | style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}} | ||
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{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}} | {{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}} | ||
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}} | {{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}} | ||
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===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}==== | ===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}==== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}} | ! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}} | ||
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}} | |- | ||
! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}} | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}} | |||
|- | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}} | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}} | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}} | |||
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}} | {{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}} | ||
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}} | {{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}} | ||
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{{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}} | {{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}} | ||
{{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}} | {{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}} | ||
{{ | {{gldrb|type=Water|col=4|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Elite Four and Champion=== | |||
{{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}} | {{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}} | ||
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}} | {{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}} | ||
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** Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21. | ** Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21. | ||
* Unova is the only region without: | * Unova is the only region without: | ||
** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]] | ** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]] | ||
** a regional Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type starter Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000) | ** a regional Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type starter Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000) | ||
** the [[ | ** the [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolution families]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex | ||
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games. | * Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games. | ||
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name. | ** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name. | ||
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* Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total. | * Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total. | ||
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms. | * Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{| class="roundy" style=" | {| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Language | ! Language | ||
! Name | ! Name | ||
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|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | |Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
|合眾 | |合眾 ''Hapjung'' | ||
|Same as Mandarin name. | |Same as Mandarin name. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
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|Юнова ''Yunova'' | |Юнова ''Yunova'' | ||
|Transcription of English name | |Transcription of English name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |||
|Thai | |||
|อิชชู ''Isshu'' | |||
|Transliteration of Japanese name | |||
|} | |} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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[[de:Einall]] | [[de:Einall]] | ||
[[fr:Unys]] | [[fr:Unys]] | ||
[[it:Unima]] | [[it:Unima]] | ||
[[ja:イッシュ地方]] | [[ja:イッシュ地方]] | ||
[[pl:Unova]] | [[pl:Unova]] | ||
[[zh:合众地区]] | |||
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