Mauville City

Mauville City キンセツシティ
Kinsetsu City
"The bright and shiny city of fun!"
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This large city is located in the heart of the Hoenn region, at the crossroads of its nostalgic past and new technology.
Mauville City Gym - Hoenn Gym #3
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Route 111
 
Route 117
Mauville City
Route 118
 
Route 110
 
Location
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Location of Mauville City in Hoenn.

Mauville City (Japanese: キンセツシティ Kinsetsu City) is located in central Hoenn and serves as the hub for travelers throughout the Hoenn region.

Geography

Mauville is a large city, located in-between four different routes. The roads of the town stretch north to Route 111, west to Route 117 and Verdanturf Town, east to a beach on Route 118, and south to Route 110.

Wattson is the Gym Leader and founder of Mauville. In Generation III, he originally had plans to do a complete overhaul of the town, but abandoned them. In Generation VI, Wattson instead managed to redevelop it, modeling the design on that of Lumiose City of Kalos. Due to this, its layout has changed dramatically, becoming a mostly-indoor city with various shops and three floors. The redevelopment of Mauville is the only successful project of Greater Mauville Holdings.

Overworld

   
Ruby and Sapphire Emerald
       
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
1F (Inside) 1F (Outside) 2F 3F

Environments

 
Generation VI

Points of interest

Mauville Gym

Main article: Mauville Gym

Located in the north-west of the city, the Mauville Gym specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. Wattson, the Gym leader hands out the Dynamo Badge to players who defeat him. The Gym contains electric dividers that turn on or off when different switches are stepped on.

     
Ruby and Sapphire Emerald Generation VI

Rydel's Cycles

Main article: Rydel's Cycles

Located in the east of the city, a store known as Rydel's Cycles. It is very conveniently located for the owner and customers alike, as the Seaside Cycling Road runs on Route 110, just to the south. Rydel sells Acro Bikes and Mach Bikes. However, he will give the player a bike for free after he finds out that the player has come all the way from Littleroot Town with just Running Shoes. The player may exchange their bike with Rydel for the other bike.

In Generation VI, after the Delta Episode, the player has the opportunity to carry both bikes at the same time. After advertising the bikes to certain NPCs, the player will receive the counterpart bike of the one they are currently using as thanks for their continued advertisement of the Rydel brand. The NPCs are located:

     
Ruby and Sapphire Emerald Generation VI

Mauville Game Corner

Main article: Mauville Game Corner

Located in the south west of the city, the Mauville Game Corner can be found. In Generation III, it is a tourist attraction where people can gamble coins on slots or roulette. This game corner houses two roulette wheels and sixteen slot machines. A Coin Case is needed to play at the game corner, which can also be found in one of the houses at Mauville City, in exchange for Harbor Mail.

In Generation VI, the Game Corner is closed, with the owner stating that he had to close it for "reasons you don't need to know". On the closed door, a notice reads:

"Thank you for your support over the years. Good game!"
"Mauville Game Corner Owner"
     
Ruby and Sapphire Emerald Generation VI

Old guys

Main article: Old guys

In the Mauville Pokémon Center, a quintet of characters known as the old guys can be found. In Generation III, they will all appear in the Pokémon Center depending on the player's Trainer ID number, though a different one can appear if they mix records with another player that has a different man in their game.

In Generation VI, the Old guys will give the player various O-Powers. Only Giddy initially appears in the Pokémon Center, and after being interacted with twice, he will leave. Other old guys will only appear or give the player their second set of O-Powers after the player has reached specific points in the storyline. If one of the men leaves, the next will not appear until the player has reached the point in the storyline where they can receive the next O-Power; if the player obtains the first O-Power from one old guy but is not yet far enough in the game to obtain the second from him, the current old guy will remain in the Pokémon Center.

After the Storyteller has left the Pokémon Center for their shared apartment in Mauville Hills (Apartment 3), when the player visits all five in their apartment, the Storyteller will mention that they are looking for someone to pass their powers to; the player tells him about the powerless man living across the hall, at which point the Storyteller requests that the player lead the powerless man to them. If the player does so, they will each give him their power (disappearing after doing so), turning the powerless man into Mr. Bonding. Mr. Bonding will give the player the final O-Power, Hatching Power, and leave.

Rock Smash Guy

In Generation III, the HM06 (Rock Smash) is given by a character in a house at the south of the city.

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, this character is unidentified. In Pokémon Emerald only, he is known as Rock Smash Guy (Japanese: いわくだきオヤジ Rock Smash Old Man), but he prefers to be called Rock Smash Dude (Japanese: いわくだきにいさん Rock Smash Young Man).

In the English version of Pokémon Emerald, there is also a non-player character on Route 111 who claims that this HM is obtained from his uncle. This also applies to the German, French, Italian, and Spanish versions, which were translated from English. However, in the Japanese version, he simply refers to the Rock Smash Guy using the word 「オヤジ」, which can mean either "old man" or "uncle".

He is also mentioned (as Rock Smash Guy) by Brendan or May in the Match Call.

Here are his names in other languages:

  • French:
    Current name: Type Éclate-Roc (Rock Smash Guy)
    Preferred name: Mec Éclate-Roc (Rock Smash Dude)
  • German:
    Current name: Zertrümmerer (Rock Smash)
    Preferred name: Zertrümmerer-Meister (Rock Smash Master)
  • Italian:
    Current name: Tipo Spaccaroccia (Rock Smash Guy)
    Preferred name: Bello Spaccaroccia (Rock Smash Beautiful)
  • Spanish:
    Current name: Machacarrocas (Rock Crusher)
    Preferred name: Maestro Golpe Roca (Rock Smash Master)
     
Ruby and Sapphire Emerald Interior

In Generation VI, this HM is instead received from Wally's uncle after defeating Wally in front of the Mauville Gym.

TV Mauville

Main article: TV Mauville

Located in the north east of the city, the TV station that runs the news on the BuzzNav can be found. The player can sit at the news desk, but this doesn't put them on the BuzzNav news.

     
Exterior Interior The news desk

Mauville Food Court

Main article: Mauville Food Court

Located in the south east of the city, the Mauville Food Court allows the player to place an order for food at one of the three counters. After paying, the player is given an amount of turns to wait for their meal. Taking a seat, the player is then challenged to battle by a gauntlet of Trainers trying to take their seat away.

   
Exterior Interior

Crooner's Café

Located in the south west of the city, a small café can be found, known as Crooner's Café. The bartender will give the player TM48 (Round).

Outside, a sign reads:

"A Mellow Blend of Coffee & Music"
"Crooner's Café"
   
Exterior Interior

Move Tutors

In Pokémon Emerald, near the Mauville Gym is a man who will teach a compatible Pokémon Rollout one time only.

In Generation VI, two Move Tutor shops have been set up in south eastern Mauville. The north-most tutor will teach Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge, or Water Pledge to any first partner Pokémon. The south-most tutor will teach Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, or Hydro Cannon to any fully-evolved first partner Pokémon that has maximum friendship.

Another Move Tutor can be found in Crooner's Café, who will teach Keldeo and Meloetta their respective signature moves, Secret Sword and Relic Song.

 
Rollout Tutor
     
Dance Move Tutor Ultimate Move Tutor Crooner's Café Tutor

Moves taught

Move Type Cat.
Grass Pledge  Grass  Special
Fire Pledge  Fire  Special
Water Pledge  Water  Special
Move Type Cat.
Frenzy Plant  Grass  Special
Blast Burn  Fire  Special
Hydro Cannon  Water  Special
Move Type Cat.
Secret Sword  Fighting  Special
Relic Song  Normal  Special

Battle Institute Hoenn

Main article: Battle Institute

Located in the east of the city, the Battle Institute can be found, and works in the same way as the one in Lumiose City in Kalos. After entering the Hall of Fame, the player can opt for a Battle Test (five consecutive Single or Double Battles) or a Download Test (which can be downloaded either wirelessly or via Wi-Fi at certain time, similar to event Pokémon). The player can win Battle Points here.

Outside, a sign reads:

"Test Your Battle Mettle!"
"Battle Institute Hoenn"
   
Exterior Interior

Inverse Battle Stop

Main article: Inver

Located in the east of the city, is the Inverse Battle Stop. Here, the player can battle Inver, the same Psychic who challenges players to Inverse Battles in Kalos. Inver uses a different pool of Pokémon compared to the ones he used in X and Y, and they start at level 20 as opposed to level 55. Inver has many preset Pokémon, but only chooses a random three during the battle. In addition, his Pokémon's Abilities may vary, even potentially having their Hidden Abilities. After he is defeated, Inver will give the player an item depending on how well they did.

A sign outside the building reads:

"Same Old Battles Got You Down? Turn It Up!"
"Inverse Battle Stop"
   
Exterior Interior

Narcissus Mirror Shop

Located in the west of the city, the owner of the Narcissus Mirror Shop will give the player a Reveal Glass if they have Thundurus, Tornadus, or Landorus in their party.

Outside, a sign reads:

"We See Eye to Eye"
"Narcissus Mirror Shop"
 
Narcissus Mirror Shop

Ritzy Ribbon Retail

Located north of the exit to Route 117, the Ritzy Ribbon Retail store will sell expensive Ribbons previously sold by the Ribbon Syndicate of Sinnoh.

Outside the shop, a sign reads:

"For Pokémon That Aim for a Higher Rank"
"Ritzy Ribbon Retail"
Gorgeous Ribbon Royal Ribbon Gorgeous Royal Ribbon
     
$10,000 $100,000 $999,999


 
Ritzy Ribbon Retail

PokéMileage Center

Located in the north west of the city, a Gentleman will allow the player to exchange their Poké Miles for items. His function and wares are identical to that of the Poké Mile store in X and Y.

Outside, a sign reads:

"Collect Miles and Turn Them into Smiles"
"PokéMileage Center"
Gentleman


 
PokéMileage Center

Pokémon Reflexology Services

Located in the north west of the city, the owner of the Pokémon Reflexology Services is a Pokémon groomer, who will offer to massage the player's lead Pokémon for free once per day.

Outside the shop, a sign reads:

"Massage for Body and Spirit"
"Pokémon Reflexology Services"
 
Pokémon Reflexology Services

Vending Machine

Located to the east of the Mauville Food Court, a Vending Machine can be found.


 
Mauville Vending Machine

Mauville Hills

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the second floor of Mauville City is a high-class apartment complex known as Mauville Hills, and is the only residential area in the city. The player is not authorized to enter until they have agreed to help Wattson investigate New Mauville. To gain access, the player must speak to Wattson, who can be found in the central area of the city looking at the brightly shining Square Tower after the player has caught or defeated GroudonOR/KyogreAS.

All accessible balconies can be flown or soared from.

Apartment 1

Apt. 1: Rotation Frump's Home is located against the northern wall on the west side of the northern hallway. It is home to a unique female Expert known as Rotation Girl Circie—also known as the Rotation Frump, formally known as the Rotation Fiend—who will reluctantly battle the player in a Rotation Battle once per day. This is the only instance of Rotation Battles found in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire outside of Secret Bases and the Battle Maison.

Trainer Pokémon
 
Rotation Girl Circie
メグル Meguru
Reward: $3,360
Rotation Battle
  Simisage Lv.42
No item
  Simisear Lv.42
No item
  Simipour Lv.42
No item
Trainers with a PokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.


There is no response from the intercom.

Apartment 2

Apt. 2: Ribbon Belle's Home is located against the northern wall on the east side of the northern hallway. It is home to the Ribbon Belle, who will gift the player's entire party with daily Memorial Ribbons.

It is also home to a woman who will comment on the Affection of the Pokémon at the front of the player's party. If she is shown a Pokémon with maximum Affection, she will give it a Best Friends Ribbon.

Affection Quote
0-1 It's affectionate, perhaps? I don't know.
2 It's a bit affectionate to you! I can tell!
3 It's affectionate to you! You and your Pokémon must be enjoying Pokémon-Amie and contests together!
4 It's very affectionate to you! Affectionate Pokémon are very cute when they battle along you, aren't they?
5 For a Pokémon not wearing the Ribbon:
It's super affectionate to you! You must love each other very much! Thank you for showing your strong bond with your Pokémon!
The journey will be a lot more fun if you're with affectionate Pokémon!

For a Pokémon wearing the Ribbon:
It's super affectionate to you! You must love each other very much! I'm envious!

There is no response from the intercom.

Apartment 3

Apt. 3: Old Guys' Home is located against the eastern wall on the north side of the eastern hallway. It is home to the old guys found in the Mauville City Pokémon Center. Each time one of the old guys gives the player both of their O-Powers, they return here (old guys the player has not yet encountered in the Pokémon Center are not present).

If the player speaks to the Storyteller after having spoken to the powerless man in Apt. 11, the Storyteller will ask the player to go fetch the man. When the powerless man is spoken to again, the player will bring him to Apt. 3. Here, the old guys transfer their power to the powerless man one by one, each one disappearing as he does. Once all five old guys have disappeared, the powerless man becomes Mr. Bonding, who gives the player Hatching Power and leaves.

There is no response from the intercom.

Apartment 7

Apt. 7: A Dreaming Man's Home is located against the western wall on the south side of the western hallway. It is home to a Scientist who dreams of giving out HM06 (Rock Smash) to Trainers. He can be found practicing his explanation of the function of Rock Smash HM. On the wall is a picture of a rock being smashed. There is also a Beauty with a Slakoth in the overworld.

There is no response from the intercom.

Apartment 11

Apt. 11: A Powerless Man's Home is located against the western wall on the north side of the eastern hallway. It is home to a businessman who is depressed about his lack of power.

This apartment also includes access to the balcony. TM89 (U-turn) can be found on this balcony.

There is no response from the intercom.

Apartment 13

Apt. 13: Wattson's Home is located against the northern wall on the east side of the southern hallway. Here, Wattson will request that the player visit New Mauville and press a button on the computer. After doing so, he will reward the player with TM24 (Thunderbolt); Wattson will then return to his Gym rather than staying in his apartment. Other than Wattson (who is not always there), inside Wattson's apartment is his wife, as well as a Plusle and Minun walking around in the overworld.

Wattson's apartment also includes access to the balcony. A Taillow in the overworld is standing on this balcony.

Using the intercom, a voice will invite the player inside.

Apartment 14

Apt. 14: An Ice-Cream Lover's House is located against the northern wall on the west side of the southern hallway. It is home to a Fairy Tale Girl who will sell the player a Casteliacone for $200 if the player has Regice in their party.

This apartment also includes access to the balcony. A Rich Boy is standing on this balcony, who comments about the exclusive view tenants have access to.

There is no response from the intercom.

Inaccessible inhabited apartments

For all of these apartments, the door is locked, preventing the player from entering; however, a person inside will talk to the player over the intercom.

Apt. 5: A Composer's Home is located against the southern wall on the east side of the southern hallway. Using the intercom, the composer assumes the player to be a fan and considers their presence to be an invasion of his privacy.

Apt. 6: A Devoted Woman's Home is located against the southern wall on the west side of the southern hallway. It is home to woman who is a huge fan of the composer in apartment 5. Using the intercom, the woman assumes the player to be a fan of the composer, criticizing the player for attempting to enter the composer's home and proclaiming that she is a more devoted fan.

Apt. 9: A Cold Woman's Home is located against the southern wall on the west side of the northern hallway. Using the intercom, the woman will simply tell the player she doesn't need anything.

Apt. 10: Home of the Man Who Keeps an Eye on the Corridor is located against the southern wall on the east side of the northern hallway. Using the intercom, the man will ask the player to leave as they are obstructing his view of the corridor through his video intercom.

Apt. 12: A Frightened Man's Home is located against the western wall on the south side of the eastern hallway. It is home to a Collector who is late on his rent payment. The first time the player visits the area, he is in the hallway being harassed by a loan shark for money, with the two of them entering the locked apartment after a brief conversation. If the player returns to this hallway, the loan shark will be standing outside and give the player a Lopunnite who took as payment from this tenant. Using the intercom, the man will claim to not be home.

Vacant apartments

Apartments 4, 8, 15, and 16 are vacant. There is no response from the intercom. They serve no functional purpose.

Unlike the other three, Apartment 16 states it has a deal on the lease, and using the intercom gives a response of "..." rather than a message telling the player that there is no response.

Apartment 4 is located against the eastern wall on the south side of the eastern hallway, Apartment 8 against the western wall on the north side of the western hallway, Apartment 15 against the eastern wall on the south side of the western hallway, and Apartment 16 against the eastern wall on the north side of the western hallway.

Poké Mart

Generation III


Lower cashier (Generation VI)
Upper cashier (Generation VI)


Items

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Item Location Games
  Coin Case From the woman in the house next to the Poké Mart in exchange for Harbor Mail  R  S  E 
  X Speed Behind the fence across from the Poké Mart  R  S  E 
  HM06 (Rock Smash) From the Rock Smash Dude in the southeastern house  R  S  E 
  Acro Bike From Rydel; only one of the Mach Bike and Acro Bike can be chosen, but they may be switched at any time  R  S  E 
  Mach Bike From Rydel; only one of the Mach Bike and Acro Bike can be chosen, but they may be switched at any time  R  S  E 
  Basement Key From Wattson after earning the Balance Badge and agreeing to help shut down New Mauville's generator  R  S  E 
  TM24 (Thunderbolt) A gift from Wattson for shutting off New Mauville's generator  R  S  E 

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

1F

Item Location Games
  X Speed On the south side, behind the city map  OR  AS 
  TM48 (Round) On the west side, from the Beauty behind the counter of the Crooner's Café  OR  AS 
  Treecko Doll On the west side, from the owner of the shut-down Mauville Game Corner  OR  AS 
  Torchic Doll On the west side, from the owner of the shut-down Mauville Game Corner  OR  AS 
  Mudkip Doll On the west side, from the owner of the shut-down Mauville Game Corner  OR  AS 
  Reveal Glass On the west side, from the mirror store owner if the player has Thundurus, Tornadus, or Landorus in their party  OR  AS 
  HM06 (Rock Smash) On the north side, from Wally's uncle after defeating Wally  OR  AS 
  Vs. Recorder On the east side, from a man upon first entering the Battle Institute  OR  AS 
  Acro Bike On the east side, from Rydel:  OR  AS 
  Mach Bike On the east side, from Rydel:  OR  AS 
  TM58 (Sky Drop) In the central plaza, from the Delinquent in the Poké Mart  OR  AS 
  X Defense In the central plaza, behind the Square Tower (hidden)  OR  AS 
  Globe In the central plaza, from the Backpacker near the Square Tower  OR  AS 

2F

Item Location Games
  Elixir Apt. 1 (north hall), a gift from Circie's granddaughter for defeating Circie (daily)  OR  AS 
Smile Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleSu  OR  AS 
Alert Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleMo  OR  AS 
Shock Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleTu  OR  AS 
Downcast Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleWe  OR  AS 
Careless Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleTh  OR  AS 
Relax Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleFr  OR  AS 
Snooze Ribbon ×6 Apt. 2 (north hall), from the Ribbon BelleSa  OR  AS 
Best Friends Ribbon Apt. 2 (north hall), from a woman if the player's lead Pokémon has maximum Affection  OR  AS 
  TM89 (U-turn) Apt. 11 (east hall), on the balcony  OR  AS 
  Lopunnite East hallway, from a loan shark in a suit outside Apt. 12 after he confronts the man who lives there  OR  AS 
  TM24 (Thunderbolt) Apt. 13 (south hall), a gift from Wattson for activating a computer in New Mauville  OR  AS 
  Casteliacone Apt. 14 (south hall), from the Fairy Tale Girl for $200 if the player has Regice in their party  OR  AS 
  Shock Drive In the northeast stairwell, from the Street Thug after showing him a Genesect  OR  AS 
  Burn Drive In the northeast stairwell, from the Street Thug after showing him a Genesect  OR  AS 
  Douse Drive In the northeast stairwell, from the Street Thug after showing him a Genesect  OR  AS 
  Chill Drive In the northeast stairwell, from the Street Thug after showing him a Genesect  OR  AS 

3F

Item Location Games
  Metronome On the north side, purchased for $1,000 from a man in a tuxedo  OR  AS 
  Poké Toy On the north side, from a Delinquent  OR  AS 
  Max Repel On the east side, underneath the tower (hidden)  OR  AS 
  Nugget On the south side, from a man who appears when walking the paved path west of the tower  OR  AS 
  Luxury Ball On the west side, underneath the tower (hidden)  OR  AS 

Trainers

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Wally uses two Super Potions in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.



Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire



Slogan

The bright and shiny city of fun! (Japanese: あかるく かがやく たのしい まち The bright and shiny city of fun.)

Demographics

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and Pokémon Emerald, the population of Mauville City is 39. This number means it is a medium-sized Hoenn city.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, including the Trainers in the Food Court, Mauville City has a total population of 148, making it the largest city in Hoenn and the fifth-largest city in the Pokémon world, following Mesagoza, Lumiose, Wyndon, and Nimbasa, and preceding Castelia.

Music

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In the anime

 
Mauville City in the anime

Ash and his friends first arrived at Mauville in A Poké-BLOCK Party!, where they competed in its annual Trick House contest. Aside from the King of Tricks' designed obstacles, the group had to deal with Team Rocket and Jigglypuff's interventions. In the end, Ivan won the competition.

 
Overlooking view of Mauville City and New Mauville

In Watt's with Wattson, Ash and his friends went straight to the Mauville Gym for Ash's third Hoenn Gym battle. After getting through the numerous traps set up inside the Gym, Ash challenged Wattson for a Gym battle. Due to his Pikachu having accidentally become overcharged while destroying one of Wattson's Gym traps, Ash easily won the match, earning the Dynamo Badge. Wattson was initially shaken by his quick loss, and Ash felt that he didn't truly deserve the Badge. However, upon learning the situation behind Ash's swift victory, Wattson told Ash to keep his Badge. Ash and his friends left Mauville City in the next episode and headed for Fallarbor Town.

The group returned to Mauville City in Manectric Charge, on their way back to Petalburg City. During their pit stop, Ash decided to have a rematch with Wattson, using his recently caught Torkoal. This time, Wattson emerged victorious in their battle, thanks to his newly evolved Manectric.

In Making Battles in the Sand!, Ash and Goh visited a half-buried Mauville City after reports of a sandstorm, along with a peculiar song that lured people into it, reached the Cerise Laboratory. They discovered that a Flygon, which Goh later caught alongside a Trapinch and Vibrava, was behind the strange phenomenon.

Mauville City is the hometown of Tyson, one of Ash's rivals during the Ever Grande Conference.

Gallery

Pokémon Center Mauville Gym Trick House New Mauville
       

In the manga

 
Mauville City in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Mauville City appeared in I'm Your Biggest Fan, Donphan, where Sapphire arrived in the outskirts of the city on Route 110. There, she met Wattson and the Trick Master, and accidentally found the secret entrance to New Mauville. In Plugging Past Electrike I, the Trick Master revealed that Mauville City was facing a problem with the overpopulation of children, but with the rediscovery of New Mauville, which the Trick Master's ancestor had built as a giant underground amusement park, that problem was solved. As thanks for solving the city's overpopulation problem, Wattson gave Sapphire a Dynamo Badge.

During the weather crisis caused by Groudon and Kyogre, the citizens of Mauville sought shelter in New Mauville.

Trivia

  • "Mauville" is the French name of Violet City.
    • The city's French name "Lavandia" is the same as the German name of Lavender Town.
    • Additionally, the city shares its name with Lavender Town in Korean.
  • A small glitch occurs in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. If the player obtains the Mach Bike or Acro Bike before battling Wally, leaves the city, gets on the bicycle, then re-enters and battles him, the bicycle music will start playing after Wally's theme ends instead of the town's usual background music.
  • In the PokéMileage Center shop, there is a TV displaying three pictures. The first one features the Prism Tower, the second one the Tower of Mastery, and the third one the Lumiose Museum.
  • In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, after completing the Delta Episode, Winona is standing on a transmission tower on the roof of Mauville Hills.

Name origin

Language Name Origin
Japanese キンセツシティ Kinsetsu City From 菫 kin (violet)
English, Danish
Swedish
Mauville City From mauve and ville
German Malvenfroh City From Malvenfarbe (mauve) and froh (glad)
Spanish Ciudad Malvalona From malva (mauve)
French Lavandia From lavande (lavender)
Italian Ciclamipoli From ciclamino (cyclamen or its purplish pink color)
Korean 보라시티 Bora City* From 보라 bora (purple)
보라도시 Bora Dosi*
Chinese (Mandarin) 紫菫市 / 紫堇市 Zǐjǐn Shì From 紫 (purple) and 菫 / 堇 jǐn (violet)
Chinese (Cantonese) 紫菫市 Jígán Síh From 紫 (purple) and 菫 gán (violet)
Polish Mauville*
Mauville City*
Miasto Mauville*
From its English name
Brazilian Portuguese Cidade de Mauville From its English name
Russian Мовилл Сити Movill Siti Transcription of its English name
Vietnamese Thành phố Kinsetsu Transcription of its Japanese name


Hoenn
               
Settlements
Littleroot TownOldale TownPetalburg CityRustboro CityDewford TownSlateport CityMauville CityVerdanturf Town
Fallarbor TownLavaridge TownFortree CityLilycove CityMossdeep CitySootopolis CityPacifidlog TownEver Grande City
Battle FrontierBattle Resort
Routes
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Landmarks
Petalburg WoodsRusturf TunnelIsland CaveGranite CaveAbandoned ShipSea MauvilleOceanic Museum
Seaside Cycling RoadTrick HouseMauville Game CornerNew MauvilleTrainer HillDesert RuinsMirage TowerFiery Path
Jagged PassMt. ChimneyDesert UnderpassMeteor FallsWeather InstituteScorched SlabAncient TombSafari ZoneMt. Pyre
Lilycove MuseumShoal CaveTeam Aqua Hideout • Team Magma Hideout (LilycoveJagged Pass) • Mossdeep Space CenterSeafloor Cavern
Cave of OriginMirage IslandSky PillarVictory RoadPokémon LeagueSealed ChamberArtisan CaveAltering CaveSouthern Island
Marine CaveTerra CaveContest HallBattle MaisonBattle TowerBattle TentSecret IsletSecret MeadowSecret Shore
Mirage spots

Mirage CavesMirage ForestsMirage IslandsMirage Mountains
Crescent IsleFabled CaveGnarled DenNameless CavernPathless PlainTrackless Forest

Access to
Birth IslandFaraway IslandNavel RockSky


  This article is part of Project Cities and Towns, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on every city and town in the Pokémon world.