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[[File:RegionsMoviesMap.jpg|thumb|right|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh regions, and the Sevii Islands and Orange Archipelago]]
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|地方|chihō}}''' ''region'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most sixteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon [[canon]]s.

==In the main series==
Five regions have appeared in the [[version|main series]] of Pokémon games. They are, in order of appearance, [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], and [[Kalos]]. Each region has been the setting of at least three games (four games in the case of Unova) in the generation in which it debuts. 

The regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region will have its own [[Pokémon League]], comprised of eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, Trainers can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]], which may or may not be shared with another, nearby region (so far, Johto does not have its own Elite Four, as it shares it with that of Kanto). Accordingly, each one also has a [[Pokémon Professor]], who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and gives out [[starter Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous teams|villainous team]] operating within the region that use Pokémon to further their goals. 

Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as what Pokémon are located there and what legends there are waiting to be uncovered. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, both in the way of the climate, distance and location; and in the culture of the people there.

In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that [[Sinnoh]], [[Kanto]], and [[Hoenn]] (and probably [[Johto]] and others) are part of a larger [[Pokémon nation|country]], whose name has yet to be revealed. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon nation's Kanto region takes its name. Unova is known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country.

===Art===
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File:Sevii Islands.png|[[Sevii Islands]] in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
File:HGSS Kanto.png|[[Kanto]], in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
File:JohtoMap.png|[[Johto]], in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
File:HoennIIIE.png|[[Hoenn]], in {{game|Emerald}}
File:Pt Sinnoh.png|[[Sinnoh]], in {{game|Platinum}}
File:Unova B2W2.png|[[Unova]], in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
File:Kalos.png|[[Kalos]], in [[Pokémon X and Y]]
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==In the side series==
The region of the [[Generation III]] side series games, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], [[Orre]] has similar characteristics to the main series regions but lacks some basic main series features. There are mostly [[Pokémon Trainer]]s inhabiting the region. There are very few [[List of cities and towns by name|settlements]] and no [[Routes|routes]]. There is no official [[Pokémon League]], but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, [[Professor Krane]] and regional villains, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]]. [[Wild Pokémon]] only appear in rare areas called [[Poké Spots]]. 

===Art===
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File:Orre.png|[[Orre]] in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]
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==In spin off games==
The regions in spin off games differ dramatically from the regions in the main series. Regions like [[Fiore]], [[Almia]] and [[Oblivia]] are much smaller and have  different cultures. They prefer Pokémon as pets instead of tools for battling. [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are not present in the regions. Pokémon are not kept inside [[Poké Ball]]s and wild Pokémon can be seen wandering cities as well as routes. Pokémon Rangers act as authority, helping Pokémon and people in need. There are no individual Gyms, an Elite Four or a Champion. However, Rangers can take the Capture Challenge to test their skills. Despite their peaceful natures, there are [[villainous teams]] that operate within both regions that capture and use Pokémon to further their goals of world domination. [[Team Dim Sun|One such villainous team]] has been known to brainwash Pokémon using their [[Gigaremo units|advanced technology]], causing them to lose their memories and wreak havoc. 

The [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series takes place in a region that is populated solely by Pokémon; humans do not live there. Most Pokémon live in dungeons, as there is shown to be hardly any modernized communities among Pokémon themselves. The only towns shown are [[Pokémon Square]], [[Treasure Town]], and [[Shaymin Village]], all of which are very small. Some of the Pokémon within them form exploration teams that explore dungeons and help Pokémon in need. There is an associated federation similar to the Ranger Union in Fiore and Almia that organizes all activities for rescue and exploration teams. The [[Wigglytuff's Guild|Wigglytuff Guild]] is where beginning exploration teams live and learn the basics. The [[Makuhita Dojo]] and [[Marowak Dojo]]s are places somewhat similar to Gyms in the main regions where exploration teams hone their skills.

[[Pokémon Snap]] is set on [[Pokémon Island]], an isolated reserve home to many species of Pokémon. It appears to have a relationship with the [[Kanto]] region of the main series, as [[Professor Oak]] appears to have some authority over the island. [[Pokémon Channel]] is set in [[Mintale Town]], which is inhabited by many species of Pokémon. Humans may live there too; there is at least one suburban area. [[Holon]] and the [[Trading Card Game Islands]] appear in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] and the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|eponymous video games]]. The relationship of these regions with the others is unclear.

===Art===
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File:Unmarked Fiore.png|[[Fiore]], in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}
File:Almia.png|[[Almia]], in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
File:Oblivia artwork.png|[[Oblivia]], in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]
File:Ransei.png|[[Ransei]] in [[Pokémon Conquest]]
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==In the anime==
The protagonists of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited the first five main series regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh and Unova) in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the anime are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of anime locations by region|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the anime, but instead in [[Kanto]] with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather being located on an island. Also, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'s [[Sevii Islands]] appeared in one [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''.

Additionally, two regions exist in the anime that do not exist in any video game.

The first is the [[Orange Archipelago]], the tropical setting for the second season, [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands| Adventures in the Orange Islands]]. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four [[Gym]]s.

The second is the [[Decolore Islands]], the setting of the current arc of the {{series|Best Wishes!}}.

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File:Orange.jpg|The Orange Archipelago
File:Decolore.png|The Decolore Islands
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==Trivia==
* All main series regions introduced in odd-numbered generations have had at least one Gym that has had more than one [[Gym Leader]] depending on either [[generation]] or version.
* Both anime only regions are an archipelago.
* Each main series region has the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kant'''o''', J'''o'''ht'''o''', H'''o'''enn, Sinn'''o'''h, Un'''o'''va, and Kal'''o'''s).

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