Artazon (Japanese: ボウルタウン Bowl Town) is a town in the Paldea region, located on the border of South Province (Area Three) and East Province (Area One). It is known for its flowers and art. Citizens of Artazon have a particular fondness for the Pokémon Sunflora, which is featured in traditions and art installations around the town.
Because of the local Gym's specialized type, the people of this town tend to walk around accompanied by Grass-type Pokémon.
Places of interest
Artazon Gym
- Main article: Artazon Gym
The Artazon Gym is the official Gym of Artazon. The Gym Leader is Brassius, who specializes in Grass-type Pokémon.
Sunflora Lawn
The Sunflora Lawn is a garden filled with Sunflora. Here, the player can participate in a mini-game to find Sunflora from around the town and bring them back. This mini-game also serves as the local Gym Test.
Chains
Artisan Bakery
- Main article: Artisan Bakery
Artisan Bakery is a chain store that sells various sandwich ingredients and picks. It has two locations in Artazon, one along the southwestern row of buildings and another along the southeastern row of buildings.
Barato's
- Main article: Barato's
Barato's is a restaurant chain that sells sweet and savory foods which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, along the northeastern row of buildings.
Chic Kebab
- Main article: Chic Kebab
Chic Kebab is a vending cart chain that sells grilled foods which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, at the southeastern end of the swimming pool.
Deli Cioso
- Main article: Deli Cioso
Deli Cioso is a chain store that sells various sandwich ingredients. It has one location in Artazon, along the northwestern row of buildings.
Every Wich Way
- Main article: Every Wich Way
Every Wich Way is a restaurant chain that sells sandwiches which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, along the southeastern row of buildings.
Go-For-Broke Grill
- Main article: Go-For-Broke Grill
Go-For-Broke Grill is a restaurant chain that sells various savory dishes which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, along the southeastern row of buildings.
Kanto Crepes
- Main article: Kanto Crepes
Kanto Crepes is a vending cart chain that sells sweet crepes which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, in the plaza on the eastern side of town.
Seabreeze Café
- Main article: Seabreeze Café
Seabreeze Café is a restaurant chain that sells light fare which provide Meal Powers. It has two locations in Artazon, one along the southwestern row of buildings and another along the northeastern row of buildings.
Smoochurro
- Main article: Smoochurro
Smoochurro is a vending cart chain that sells different types of churros which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, stationed between the Gym and the swimming pool.
Sugar-N-Ice
- Main article: Sugar-N-Ice
Sugar-N-Ice is a vending cart chain that sells ice cream cones of various flavors which provide Meal Powers. It has four locations in Artazon: three surround the swimming pool to the south and one is stationed in front of the hedge maze to the north.
Sure Cans
- Main article: Sure Cans
Sure Cans is a chain store that sells sandwich ingredients, mostly fruits and vegetables. It has one location in Artazon, along the northwestern row of buildings.
Vending machines
There are several vending machines located across town:
- Across the street from the Artazon (West) Pokémon Center (×2)
- Across the street from the Artazon (East) Pokémon Center (×2)
- By the buildings in the western plaza (×2)
- By the swimming pool
Poké MartIn animation
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Artazon was first mentioned by Alex at the end of Welcome to Paldea!, telling Liko and Friede that the Black Rayquaza may have been seen by Brassius, an artist who lives in the town.
Artazon first appeared in Nemona and Brassius and…, where it was visited by Liko and Roy. During their visit, they met Nemona and Brassius, learning that the Gym Leader was experiencing an artist's block after an encounter with the Black Rayquaza, causing him to have temporarily closed the Artazon Gym. After learning that Rayquaza had served as an inspiration for Roy's journey, Brassius challenged him to a battle to see if he was worthy of facing the Legendary Pokémon. The battle ended in Brassius's victory after he Terastallized his Sudowoodo. Afterwards, he directed Liko and Roy to the forest where he had seen Rayquaza.
In The Future I Choose, Friede visited the library in Artazon, coincidentally meeting up with Liko's mother and his former teacher Lucca while there.
In Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?, the Rising Volt Tacklers searched for Liko around Artazon after she had gone missing, until they learned that she was actually in Levincia, them having fallen for fake information spread by Spinel.
In HZ048, Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived in Artazon, just in time for an annual art festival. After meeting up with Brassius, Hassel, and Alex, Roy had a battle with Nemona and lost. The children then created their own pieces of art to be displayed at the festival, after which Brassius agreed to have his Terastal Training battle with Roy. This time, Roy was able to use his improved battle skills and newly acquired ability to use Terastallization to defeat Brassius, passing his first test.
Gallery
Brassius's art studio
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Artazon Gym
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Sunflora Lawn
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Library
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Artazon first appeared in PASV08 after Scarlet had arrived there. She initially stopped to look at "Surrendering Sunflora" statue, impressing Brassius to tears when she instantly understood what he had tried to convey with his art piece. Upon learning that Brassius was the local Gym Leader, Scarlet reluctantly agreed to battle him in exchange for information about the treasures of ruin. After passing the Gym Test, Scarlet faced Brassius and managed to defeat him, though she requested to visit a buffet before asking Brassius about the treasures of ruin. Afterwards, Brassius was ready to answer Scarlet's question, though all he was able to tell her was that the treasures of ruin were actually Pokémon, which Scarlet, who had been hired to look for them by a client, hadn't been aware of.
In the TCGGallery
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S V Concept art
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Trivia
Origin
- Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Paldea
Based on its geographical location, Artazon may be inspired by Murcia or Cartagena; both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture.
Name origin
Language
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Name
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Origin
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Japanese
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ボウルタウン Bowl Town
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From bowl. May reference fruit bowls, a common subject in still life paintings
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English, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese
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Artazon
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From art, artisan, and tazón (Spanish for bowl)
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German
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Bolardin
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From bol (Spanish for bowl) and jardín (Spanish for garden)
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Spanish
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Pueblo Altamía
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From altamía (medieval bowl) and possibly Cave of Altamira (cave complex located in Cantabria renowned for its prehistoric cave art)
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French
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Cuencia
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From cuenco (Spanish for bowl), cuenca (Spanish for river basin) or Cuenca, and Murcia
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Italian
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Los Tazones
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From los tazones (Spanish for "the bowls")
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Korean
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보울마을 Bowl Maeul
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From its Japanese name
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Chinese (Mandarin)
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深缽鎮 / 深钵镇 Shēnbō Zhèn
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From 深 shēn / sām (deep) and 缽 / 钵 bō / buht (earthenware bowl)
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Chinese (Cantonese)
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深缽鎮 Sāmbuht Jan
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Indonesian
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Kota Mukun
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From mukun (lidded bowl used to store food)
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Thai
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โบวล์ทาวน์ Bowl Town
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Transcription of its Japanese name
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Hindi
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गोलटोरापुर Goaltorapur
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From गोल gol, कटोरा kaṭorā, and पुर pur or गोलटोरे Goaltore (a village and forest in West Bengal)
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