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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=Orre |
name=Orre |
jname=オーレ |
tmname=Ōre |
pokelist=[[Strategy Memo]] |
image=Orre.png|
caption=In-game map of Orre |
introduction=[[Pokémon Colosseum]] |
starter={{p|Espeon}} & {{p|Umbreon}}{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br>{{p|Eevee}}{{sup/ss|XD}} |
professor=[[Professor Krane]] |
villain=[[Cipher]], [[Team Snagem]] |
generation={{Gen|III}}|
games=[[Pokémon Colosseum]]<br>[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] |
}}
[[File:Orre Map.png|thumb|right|270px|In-game map of the Orre region from {{g|Colosseum}}]]
'''Orre''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|オーレ地方|オーレちほう}}''' ''Ōre-chihō'') is the setting of the [[Generation III]] side series games [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]. In other games, Pokémon obtained in Orre are listed as being met in a '''distant land''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|遠く離れた土地|とおくはなれたとち}}''' ''distant land'').

Orre has no [[wild Pokémon]] in Pokémon Colosseum, and has only a few starting to pop up in specific locations, known as [[Poké Spot]]s, in Pokémon XD. In these circumstances, {{Pkmn|Trainer}}s use Pokémon imported from regions of the [[Pokémon nation]], primarily [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]]. Pokémon battles are, for the most part, played in Double Battle style with the Trainers putting two Pokémon out each. There is no form of a Pokémon League in Orre, but rather, a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. However, [[Michael]] wanting to start his Pokémon journey when he comes of age would imply that there is at least something similar to a [[Pokémon League]] in Orre, if not an actual Pokémon League.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
The region's name may be derived from ''{{wp|ore}}'', as a reference to the cities and towns that are named after minerals.

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Orre|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Orre}}
The inspiration for Orre was stated to be {{wp|Phoenix, Arizona}}.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0311/soft/interv01.html</ref> 

==History==
{{incomplete|section}}
===Contemporary history===
{{spoilers}}
Prior to the events of Pokémon Colosseum, Orre was plagued by several crime syndicates, such as [[Team Snagem]] and [[Cipher]]. Both criminal organizations allied themselves as part of their plan to rule the world through Shadow Pokémon. Cipher supplied Team Snagem with [[Snag Machine]]s, which allowed Snagem members to steal Pokémon from their Trainers. 

====Pokémon Colosseum====
At the beginning of Pokémon Colosseum, [[Wes]] steals a Snag Machine from the strongly guarded headquarters of Team Snagem. Upon reaching [[Phenac City]], he discovers a girl named [[Rui]] who had been captured by Team Snagem. Both of them journey across the Orre, snagging [[Shadow Pokémon]], and uncovering the disastrous plan of the secret organization, Cipher. This shady group and its ambitious admins are the creators of Shadow Pokémon, closing their hearts to strengthen their stats. Wes learns how to reverse the effects of this process, and must capture all of Cipher's Shadow Pokémon.

After defeating all of Cipher's admins, Wes goes to [[Realgam Tower]]; after defeating the {{tc|Cipher Admin|Admins}} again, [[Gonzap]] comes out and reveals that Cipher gave Team Snagem the [[Snag Machine]]s. Afterwards, Snagem gave the Pokémon to Cipher, who created Shadow Pokémon; meaning that this was all one master plan hatched by Cipher. After defeating Snagem, [[Nascour]], the boss of [[Cipher]], is defeated by the player. Afterwards, it is revealed that [[Phenac City]]'s mayor [[Es Cade]] is actually [[Evice]], the true boss of Cipher. After he is defeated he tries to escape; fortunately, a {{p|Ho-Oh}} uses {{m|Sacred Fire}} to stop him, saving the day. With Evice's capture, Wes continues his journey by searching Orre for the remaining Cipher members and their Shadow Pokémon.

====Between Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness====
In the five years after the events of {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, Cipher has created a [[Shadow Lugia]], codenamed ''XD001'', claimed to be immune to purification. During these five years, the [[S.S. Libra]] was sailing to Orre with Pokémon, when suddenly some helicopters appeared with Shadow Lugia, which picked up the ship as the sailors that fell out watched in awe. Shadow Lugia dropped it in the desert, where [[Gorigan|Cipher Admin Gorigan]] and his Cipher workers took every Pokémon on the ship but {{p|Bonsly|one}} to the [[Cipher Key Lair]] to transform them into [[Shadow Pokémon]].

====Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness====
Cipher then proceeds to the northwest corner of Orre, where a facility called the [[Pokémon HQ Lab]] resides. Upon arrival, they abduct the lab's chief researcher, [[Professor Krane]], in an attempt to use his research for their own evil plans. Having witnessed the kidnapping, a young Trainer named Michael follows Cipher to an abandoned lab and rescues Krane.

Knowing that Cipher has to be stopped, Michael set off on a journey to save Orre. Armed with a Snag Machine built by Krane and his Pokémon {{p|Eevee}}, Micheal rescues and purifies Cipher's newest breed of Shadow Pokémon, does battle with their devious admins to shut down their operations, and even wins the trust of Team Snagem, who seeks to destroy Cipher and prove that they are the greatest criminals in all of Orre. 

Eventually, Michael trailed Cipher to the main headquarters on [[Citadark Isle]], where the organization's Grand Master [[Greevil]] and his twin bodyguards (and sons) [[Ardos]] and [[Eldes]] welcomed him by summoning XD001. Michael proves too skilled and snags XD001 with the rest of Greevil's Shadow Pokémon, and he responds by attempting to blow up the island. Though [[Ardos]] encourages him to go through with it, [[Eldes]] steps in and pleads with Greevil to accept defeat graciously. Greevil agrees and leaves with Eldes, while Ardos leaves in anger. With Cipher presumed disbanded with Greevil's defeat, Michael proceeds to rescue the remaining Shadow Pokémon and purify the "unpurifiable" XD001.

==Cities, routes, and other locations==
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Orre has five [[List of cities and towns|cities and towns]]. There are no known [[route]]s that connect locations.

===Demographics===
The Orre region's towns, cities, and other areas, has a total population of 113 in {{g|Colosseum}}<!--- and xxx in {{Pokémon XD}}-->.

===Cities and towns===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{orre color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{orre color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{orre color}}" | City/Town
! style="background: #{{orre color}}" | Population
! style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Phenac City.png|100px]]
| [[Phenac City]]
| 34
| A gorgeous jewel of a town that overflows with water in a forbidding desert.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br/>A gorgeous city in the desert that overflows with bounteous water.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pyrite Town.png|100px]]
| [[Pyrite Town]]
| 32
| A rough and dirty town full of thugs and scoundrels. It is said to be home to sinister Pokémon.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br/>A noble town of rogues and ruffians. The <sc>Cipher</sc>-fighting ONBS is here.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Agate Village.png|100px]]
| [[Agate Village]]
| 19
| A lush, green town that is peacefully populated by old former ace trainers.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br/>A lush green town of senior citizens. There is a relic honoring <sc>{{p|Celebi}}</sc> here.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:The Under.png|100px]]
| [[The Under]]
| 28
| A wholly lawless underground town that is ruled by the criminal syndicate <sc>Cipher</sc>.{{tt|*|During Cipher's control}}<br/>An underground town freed of <sc>Cipher</sc>, and where the Kid Network is now active.{{tt|*|After Cipher's control}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Gateon Port.png|100px]]
| [[Gateon Port]]
| 47
| A lively seaport with active trade. Loitering sailors are a common sight.
|}

===Areas of interest===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{orre color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{orre color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{orre color}}" | Landmark
! style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:HQ Lab Exterior.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]
| The <sc>Orre Region</sc>'s top research lab that studies <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> comprehensively.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Kaminko House.png|100px]]
| [[Kaminko's House]]
| The peculiar manor that is home to the eccentric scientist <sc>Dr. Kaminko</sc>.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pyrite Bldg.png|100px]]
| [[Pyrite Bldg]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:ONBS.png|95px]]
| [[ONBS]]{{sup/ss|XD}}
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pyrite Cave.png|100px]]
| [[Pyrite Cave]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Relic Cave.png|100px]]
| [[Relic Cave]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Relic Stone.png|100px]]
| [[Relic Stone]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: z}} mod 3}}|0=Rock|1=Oasis|2=Cave}} Poké Spot XD.png|100px]]
|[[Poké Spot]]{{sup/ss|XD}}
| A rough and rocky Poké Spot where wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> appear.<sup>'''{{color|{{locationcolor/dark|sand}}|Rock}}'''</sup><br/>A lush, oasis-like Poké Spot where wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> appear.<sup>'''{{color|{{locationcolor/dark|lake}}|Oasis}}'''</sup><br/>A dark and damp Poké Spot where wild <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> appear.<sup>'''{{color|{{locationcolor/dark|cave}}|Cave}}'''</sup>
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Cipher Lab.png|100px]]
| [[Cipher Lab]]
| A sinister and menacing laboratory that was built in the desert without notice.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br/>A secret lab run by the criminal syndicate <sc>Cipher</sc> to study and develop <sc>Shadow Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br/>The lab used by the reactivated <sc>Cipher</sc> for developing XD001.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:The Under Subway.png|100px]]
| [[The Under Subway]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:SS Libra.png|100px]]
| [[S.S. Libra]]
| The missing <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> cargo ship. Did <sc>Cipher</sc> transport it here?
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Snagem Hideout XD.png|100px]]
| [[Snagem Hideout]]
| The former base of <sc>Team Snagem</sc> that was completely destroyed in a catastrophic explosion.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br>The base where <sc>Team Snagem</sc> dreams of regaining its former glory.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Cipher Key Lair.png|100px]]
| [[Cipher Key Lair]]
| The <sc>Shadow Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> factory that was wrecked by <player>.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Citadark Isle.png|100px]]
| [[Citadark Isle]]
| A volcanic island ringed by magma.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Outskirt Stand.png|100px]]
| [[Outskirt Stand]]
| A lonely gasoline stand in a desolate desert. Travelers visit it on their journeys.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br>A lonely gas station in the desert. Travelers stop by on their journeys.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|}

===Gyms/Stadiums/Colosseums===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{orre color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{orre color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
! style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{orre color}}" | Landmark
! style="background: #{{orre color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Deep Colosseum.png|100px]]
| [[Deep Colosseum]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Orre Colosseum XD.png|100px]]
| [[Orre Colosseum]]
| A <sc>Colosseum</sc> in the desert that is known only among the elite.
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Phenac Colosseum.png|100px]]
| [[Phenac Stadium]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pre Gym.png|100px]]
| [[Prestige Precept Center]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Pyrite Colosseum.png|100px]]
| [[Pyrite Colosseum]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Realgam Tower Colosseum.png|100px]]
| [[Realgam Colosseum]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:UnderColosseum.png|100px]]
| [[Under Colosseum]]
| 
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Mt Battle.png|100px]]
| [[Mt. Battle]]
| A place for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> battle training that is always open to all trainer challenges.{{sup/ss|Colo}}<br>A place for <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> battle training that is always open to Trainers.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|- style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Realgam Tower.png|100px]]
| [[Realgam Tower]]
| The construction site for an immense tower, which will have a <sc>Colosseum</sc> on the top floor.{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{tt|*|As Construction lot, before the tower's completion}}<br>An immense tower that was finally completed. It is said to have a suspended <sc>Colosseum</sc>.{{sup/ss|Colo}}{{tt|*|After completion}}<br>An immense, members-only tower that is jam-packed with entertainment.{{sup/ss|XD}}
|}

==Geography==
This region is noticeably arid, being divided into a huge desert wasteland and a small, mountainous green region. In the center is [[Mt. Battle]], a dormant volcano where Trainers go to sharpen their skills. Orre has very few settlements in it due to the dry climate. Its largest city, [[Phenac City]], is located in Orre's harshest environment. There is a [[Gateon Port|lively port]] to the southwest of Orre, which is presumably how it keeps its connections with the other regions, using ships such as the [[S.S. Libra]]. Despite its environmental problems, it is one of the most advanced regions in terms of [[Shadow Pokémon|science]] and [[Realgam Tower|architecture]]. Due to the rough terrain, it is not known if there are any connecting [[routes]]. Wild Pokémon are very rare, appearing in only a handful of [[Poké Spot|spots]] throughout the whole region. The map in Pokémon Colosseum was retconned in Pokémon XD, before seemingly being landlocked while the XD map has a sea or ocean to the west.

==Trivia==
* The Pokémon Center in Phenac City is the only Pokémon Center in the region that has a [[trade]] center.

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{orre color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{orre color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Rhode
| Possibly from the mineral ''{{wp|rhodolite}}'', the metal ''{{wp|rhodium}}'', the Greek island of ''{{wp|Rhodes}}'', or the ''{{wp|Colossus of Rhodes}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Orre
| Same as English and Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Auros
| Possibly from ''aurum'', Latin for {{wp|gold}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Aura
| Possibly from ''aurum'', Latin for gold.
|}

''Distant land''
{{langtable|color={{orre color light}}|bordercolor={{orre color dark}}
|zh_yue=遙遠的土地 ''{{tt|Yìuhyúhn-dīk tóudeih|Distant land}}''
|zh_cmn=遙遠的土地 / 遥远的土地 ''{{tt|Yáoyuǎn-de tǔdì|Distant land}}''
|fr=Pays lointain
|de=Entferntes Land ({{gen|IV}} - {{gen|VI}})<br>Fernes Land ({{gen|VII}})
|it=Terra Lontana ({{gen|IV}} - {{gen|VI}})<br>Terra lontana ({{gen|VII}})
|ko=아주 먼 토지 ''{{tt|Aju meon toji|Very distant land}}'' ({{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}})<br>아주 먼 땅 ''{{tt|Aju meon ttang|Very distant land}}'' ({{gen|VI}}, {{gen|VII}})
|es=Tierra lejana
}}{{-}}

==See also==
* [[Pokémon Colosseum]]
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]

==References==
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[[Category:Colosseum locations|*]]
[[Category:XD locations|*]]

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