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''' Lake Valor''' (Japanese: '''リッシこ''' ''Risshi Lake'') is a location in the [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]]. Here, [[Team Galactic]]'s Commander [[Saturn]] is battled for the first time. Within the cave in the center of the lake resides the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Azelf}}.

The entrance to Lake Valor is blocked by two Cameramen until the player talks to [[Professor Rowan]] at the [[Canalave Library]].

During the events of {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Team Galactic used a Galactic Bomb to dry up the lake. The resulting earthquake was felt in [[Canalave City]], located at the opposite end of Sinnoh. While dried-up, what appears to be the remains of a river that flows into the lake is located to the northwest of the lake. When the lake is restored, the remnants of the river disappear and are replaced by trees. While the lake is dried, the cavern entrance is at the level of the lakebed, but while it is filled the entrance is at the water level.

After {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, or {{p|Giratina}} has been captured or defeated at [[Mt. Coronet]], the lake will appear rejuvenated and can be {{m|Surf}}ed on.  

In the same episode, [[Pokémon Hunter]] [[J]] dropped the Galactic Bomb, which created a spatial anomaly that removed or repelled the water. This drew Azelf out from its home, followed by {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}} and {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}}, who both arrived when their comrade was captured. J was challenged by {{Gary}}, who was working with [[Professor Rowan]], but [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] quickly took care of his {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}} and {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}.

[[File:Lake Valor Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lake Valor in Pokémon Adventures]]

[[File:Lake Valor dry Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Lake Valor dried up]]

At the end of ''[[PS361|Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas]]'', {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}}, along with [[Dr. Footstep]], were thrown to the lakeside by a {{m|Sand Tomb}} created by a wild {{p|Hippowdon}}. Diamond and Platinum ended up on the shore and while seeking for their comrades, Diamond told Platinum about a mysterious incident that happened to him when he was little at [[Lake Verity]]. After this, they encounter two scientists, who intend to take them away which leads to a battle. Meanwhile, Pearl and Dr. Footstep who ended up on the opposite shore of the lake but are thrown on an island in the middle of the lake by a wild {{p|Staraptor}}. In the midst of the battle between Diamond and Platinum and the scientists, a strange light coming from the center of the lake gives Diamond and Platinum a chance to resolve the battle. Pearl and Dr. Footstep swim to the shore and see the two scientists tied up. After Diamond explained what had happened, Platinum faints due to the burden of the battle. In the morning, she wakes up, shocked upon noticing they had camped out the previous night, as opposed to her plan of staying at [[Hotel Grand Lake]]. After the first shock she recovers and enjoys the sunrise. Diamond and Pearl come with breakfast. As the trio leaves, Pearl looks up the lake contemplatively.

Later, after Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum decide to split up to stop [[Team Galactic]], Pearl heads towards Lake Valor. In ''[[PS398|Tackling Tangrowth]]'', Team Galactic blows up the lake in order to awaken and capture the [[Lake guardians]]. While he is dragged into the Lake Cavern by [[Saturn]], Pearl reveals that he saw a reflection of a {{p|Azelf|blue-headed Pokémon}} on the surface of the puddle in the cavern.