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{{RegionInfobox
|regioncolor=galar
|name=Galar
|jname=ガラル
|tmname=Galar
|image=Galar artwork.png
|size=300
|caption=Artwork of the Galar region from {{g|Sword and Shield}}
|introduction={{g|Sword and Shield}}
|professor=[[Professor Magnolia]]<br>[[Sonia|Professor Sonia]]
|firstpartner={{p|Grookey}}, {{p|Scorbunny}}, and {{p|Sobble}}
|villain=[[Team Yell]]<br>[[Macro Cosmos]]<br>[[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]]<br>[[Explorers]] (anime only)
|league=[[Galar League]]
|location=[[Wyndon Stadium]]
|pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Galar Pokédex number|Galar Pokédex]]<br>[[List of Pokémon by Isle of Armor Pokédex number|Isle of Armor Pokédex]]<br>[[List of Pokémon by Crown Tundra Pokédex number|Crown Tundra Pokédex]]
|generation={{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]''
|season=[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)<br>[[S25|Ultimate Journeys]] (25)<br>[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Horizons]]
|manga=''[[PASS01|Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon]]''
}}
The '''Galar''' region (Japanese: '''ガラル{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Galar {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the eighth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.

==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Galar may have been derived from ''gallant'', ''gala'' (a special occasion), or ''{{wp|Galahad}}''. It may also come from an anagram of ''San-Graal'', the French name of the {{wp|Holy Grail}}. Another possible etymology may be ''galar'', Irish and Scottish Gaelic for "disease," in reference to either [[Dynamax]] and {{p|Eternatus}} or one of Britain's nicknames, Blighty.

===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Galar region as {{wp|Great Britain}}.]]
Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. According to [[Shigeru Ohmori]], the UK is chosen as a basis for Galar to tie into {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s theme of "strength", and the idea of aiming to be the greatest or the strongest.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref>

The main part of Galar focuses heavily on the island of Great Britain, especially {{wp|England}} and (to a lesser extent) {{wp|Wales}}. However, the orientation of the landmass is rotated 180° compared to real-world Great Britain: for example, northern Galar is based on southern England. The parts of Galar introduced in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] are based on other parts of the UK: the [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, a self-governing {{wp|Crown Dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom, and the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref>
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==History==
===Dated history===
The following events are dated in relation to the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}:
* 20,000 years prior: A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in Galar.
* c. 3,000 years prior: A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred across Galar and was stopped by two youths and the [[legendary heroes]], causing the boys to be crowned as the kings of the region.
* 50 years prior: [[Mustard]] defeated [[Opal]] and went on to become Galar's {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* 32 years prior: [[Mustard]] loses his position as Galar's Champion. After retiring from the Pokémon League and traveling the world, Mustard returned to Galar, bought an island, named it the "Isle of Armor", and founded the [[Master Dojo]].

===Contemporary history===
====Sword and Shield====
{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and their best friend, [[Hop]], receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} and Hop's brother. Shortly thereafter, they meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. As they begin their {{pkmn|journey}}, they receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They travel across Galar, challenging [[Gym]]s to earn the eight [[Badge]]s they need to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}}, bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for Galar for 1,000 years. To stop Rose's plan, Victor/Gloria and Hop search for the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] in the Slumbering Weald, and with those [[item]]s in hand, they head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]] to face Rose. Victor/Gloria battles and defeats Rose, then joins Leon and Hop to face Eternatus; in the course of the battle, the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} (respectively) to their aid. After defeating Eternatus, Victor/Gloria manages to catch it. They then return to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.

After becoming Champion, Hop and Victor/Gloria travel back to the Slumbering Weald to return the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. While there, they encounter an odd pair of brothers, [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who proclaim themselves descendants of the original kings of Galar and steal the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. The brothers seek to undermine Zacian and Zamazenta's reputation as saviors of Galar by turning them instead into threats. As an experiment to further their plan, they release Dynamax particles across Galar, sending multiple Dynamax Pokémon out of control across multiple stadiums. Victor/Gloria, Hop, and then-former [[Gym Leader]] [[Piers]] set out to stop the rampaging Pokémon, while Sonia tracks the brothers. The group finds them at the Hammerlocke Energy Plant, where they attempt to use Dynamax particles to send Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}} into an uncontrollable fury. Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}} resists, instead attacking Shielbert{{sup/8|Sw}}/Sordward{{sup/8|Sh}}. With the help of Hop and Zacian{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sh}}, Victor/Gloria successfully calms Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}}. Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}} then flees, pursued by Hop, while Zacian{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sh}} allows Victor/Gloria to catch them by defeating them in battle. Victor/Gloria and their new Pokémon return to find Hop in the Slumbering Weald. There, Hop successfully calms and catches Zamazenta/Zacian, and challenges Victor/Gloria to one final battle.

===== The Isle of Armor =====
In [[The Isle of Armor]], Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]] off the coast of Galar and becomes an apprentice in the local [[Master Dojo]], a [[battle facility]] run by former Champion [[Mustard]]. They also develop a new [[rival]]ry with a Gym Leader-in-training and fellow apprentice named [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}. Victor/Gloria enrolls and takes part in a series of trials, first chasing a trio of fast Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}}, searching for Max Mushrooms, and having a final showdown with Klara/Avery. In doing so, Victor/Gloria proves to be Mustard's best student since [[Leon]], as claimed by Mustard himself. As a reward for completing Mustard's trials, they are given a {{p|Kubfu}} as a companion to raise, with the goal of raising it into a great {{p|Urshifu}}. After developing a strong bond with {{p|Kubfu}}, Victor/Gloria heads to the [[Tower of Darkness]] or the [[Tower of Waters]], and completes a rite of passage to ultimately earn the right to evolve Kubfu into Urshifu. After Victor/Gloria become Champion of Galar, they are tasked by Mustard to find [[Max Honey]] for Urshifu to achieve [[Gigantamax]] transformation, and work alongside Hop to find it. Once Urshifu has achieved the ability to Gigantamax, Victor/Gloria have a final showdown with Mustard, who now holds nothing back, and prevails. Mustard congratulates them, and tells them to be ready for [[Galarian Star Tournament|what's to come]].

===== The Crown Tundra =====
In [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]] in southern Galar, where they meet [[Peony]], an enthusiastic former {{type|Steel}} Gym Leader and Champion as well as the younger brother of [[Rose]], and take his daughter [[Peonia]]'s place in his explorations of solving the legends lurking around the Tundra, since Peonia refuses to do so. As such, Peony assigns Victor/Gloria as the leader of his "expedition team" and tasks them with searching for various [[Legendary Pokémon]] who are known to reside in the Crown Tundra. One of these Pokémon is the King of Bountiful Harvests, a known figurehead in the Crown Tundra and its small town of [[Freezington]], but one whose stories are now only known to a few. Victor/Gloria eventually meets this Pokémon after restoring its statue, who reveals its name to be {{p|Calyrex}}, while it uses [[Peony]] as a means to communicate with them. It reveals that it had lost its power over the years as less and less people believed in it, and it eventually lost the ability to bring bountiful harvests. Calyrex tasks Victor/Gloria with creating the Reins of Unity (which Peony successfully creates) and planting either an Iceroot Carrot or Shaderoot Carrot in hopes of reclaiming its long lost steed, who is later revealed to be {{p|Glastrier}}/{{p|Spectrier}}. They eventually lure the steed into the Crown Shrine, and Calyrex takes its Reins of Unity and bonds with Glastrier or Spectrier once more, achieving its full power again. Now having regained its power, Calyrex allows Victor/Gloria to challenge it to a battle to catch it, and they succeed in doing so. Calyrex thanks the player and looks forward to the journeys they will share.

In the midst of doing so, Victor/Gloria explores the entirety of the Crown Tundra, discovering several ruins that uncover the [[legendary giants]], including two newly discovered ones in {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}. They also discover a tree where [[Galarian form]]s of the [[legendary birds]] come, and chases them all around Galar, one in the Crown Tundra itself, one in the Isle of Armor, and one in Galar's own Wild Area.

In doing all this, Victor/Gloria eventually reports these back to Peony, and eventually they go all the way to the [[Max Lair]] and rejoin Peonia, in which they all partake in [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. In the midst of these, it is revealed a strange Pokémon appeared in the Max Lair and multiple [[Ultra Beast]]s came as well: eventually, Victor/Gloria discover that it was in fact {{p|Necrozma}}, and reports it to Peony, which is then noticed by the scientist running the [[Max Lair]].

After having explored the [[Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call from [[Leon]], who formally invites them to the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in Wyndon, which involves two-on-two [[Multi Battle]]s, and Victor/Gloria partners with either Hop or Marnie in a series of battles against all of Galar's Gym Leaders and emerges victorious.

==Geography==
[[File:Galar Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Galar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The Galar region is an expansive region, including varied environments such as idyllic countrysides, contemporary cities, and snow-covered mountains. Galar comprises a long mainland area as well as an outlying island area, the [[Isle of Armor]], east of the mainland.

The extreme south of the Galarian mainland includes the [[Crown Tundra]]. This area is isolated from the rest of the mainland by a tall mountain range, which extends north along both mainland coasts. However, the Galarian train system allows for travel through these mountains.

Just north of the southern mountains, in the broad valley between its coastal spurs, lie the dense [[Slumbering Weald]] and nearby village of [[Postwick]]. This valley also marks the beginning of a long stretch of plains dotted with hills, ending just north of [[Hammerlocke]], that cover the majority of mainland Galar. These plains are home to two of the three main cities in Galar: Hammerlocke and [[Motostoke]]. Various arid, rocky environments sit at the northern edges of the plains, including the cliffs outside [[Stow-on-Side]] on {{rt|6|Galar}} and the ruins south of [[Circhester]] on {{rt|8|Galar}}. In northwest Galar, surrounding [[Ballonlea]], is the [[Glimwood Tangle]], a thick, gloomy forest. East of this forest lies a broad tundra that includes the city of Circhester and a range of snowy and jagged mountains that separates the metropolis of [[Wyndon]] from the rest of Galar.

The Isle of Armor sits in the sea to the east, closest to the mainland town of [[Spikemuth]]. Much of the isle consists of lush forests, caves, rolling hills and tree-filled valleys that rise from its long beaches. Despite being an island, it is connected to mainland Galar's train system with dedicated [[Flying Taxi]]s.

In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require airplanes for travel between them. Dialogue in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|the games]] reveals that Galar is within swimming distance of Kalos.

===Demographics===
The Galar region has a total population of 727, including all towns, cities, and other areas. Upon its introduction in [[Generation VIII]], it became the {{tt|fifth|While Sinnoh has a lower population than Galar in Diamond and Pearl, it has a higher population in Platinum.}} largest region by population.

===Notable locations===
Galar has 12 cities and towns. Like in [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]], Galarian route numbers start from 1, likely due to the geographical isolation of these regions from both the original four regions and each other. There are 10 routes in total, all on the Galarian mainland, divided into four groups:
* {{rt|1|Galar}} & {{rt|2|Galar}} in southern Galar, around [[Wedgehurst]] and surrounding locations;
* {{rt|3|Galar}}, {{rt|4|Galar}}, & {{rt|5|Galar}} in central Galar, forming a loop between [[Motostoke]] and the nearby towns;
* {{rt|6|Galar}}, {{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|8|Galar}}, & {{rt|9|Galar}} in central Galar, around [[Hammerlocke]] and the nearby towns; and
* {{rt|10|Galar}} in northern Galar, connecting to the southern gates of [[Wyndon]].
Unlike in most other regions, it is impossible to travel through Galar using just these routes. Instead, a train system connects different cities and towns, and thus connects the different sets of routes.

The Galar region also has an extensive area called the [[Wild Area]] which adjoins several towns and cities in the region.

====Settlements====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{galar color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Postwick SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Postwick]]
| 5
| A farming town since days of old, where people and their Pokémon live in close harmony.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wedgehurst SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Wedgehurst]]
| 31
| Our quiet borough is home to the esteemed Pokémon Research Lab.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Motostoke SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Motostoke]]
| 120
| An industrial city studded with steam-powered marvels of modern engineering.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Turffield SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Turffield]]
| 36
| A town nestled within the nurturing bowl of our many terraced farming fields.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hulbury SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Hulbury]]
| 54
| A bustling seaport that many visit to see its lively market stalls and famed restaurant.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hammerlocke SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Hammerlocke]]
| 102
| A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the Middle Ages.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stow-On-Side SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Stow-on-Side]]
| 44
| A vibrant town that has grown up around an ancient mural tucked away in the mountains.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ballonlea SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Ballonlea]]
| 31
| A charming town where the people make their homes among the trunks of the towering trees.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Circhester SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Circhester]]
| 97
| Buildings from an age long gone still stand about the steaming hot spring that covers the town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Spikemuth SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Spikemuth]]
| 29
| This rocking town has a punk vibe and streets crammed with shops lined up cheek by jowl.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wyndon SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Wyndon]]
| 157
| This booming metropolis was designed and developed by our very own Chairman Rose.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Galar Freezington SwSh.jpg|100px]]
| [[Freezington]]
| 9
| N/A
|}
* Freezington does not have a sign containing a description.

====Landmarks====
[[File:Galar Wild Area SwSh.png|thumb|200px|A map of the Wild Area, with landmarks indicated by blue squares]]
* [[Wild Area]]
** [[Meetup Spot]]
** [[Rolling Fields]]
** [[Dappled Grove]]
** [[Watchtower Ruins]]
** [[East Lake Axewell]]
** [[West Lake Axewell]]
** [[Axew's Eye]]
** [[South Lake Miloch]]
** [[Giant's Seat]]
** [[North Lake Miloch]]
** [[Motostoke Riverbank]]
** [[Bridge Field]]
** [[Stony Wilderness]]
** [[Dusty Bowl]]
** [[Giant's Mirror]]
** [[Hammerlocke Hills]]
** [[Giant's Cap]]
** [[Lake of Outrage]]
* [[Slumbering Weald]]
* [[Galar Mine]]
* [[Galar Mine No. 2]]
* [[Motostoke Outskirts]]
* [[Glimwood Tangle]]
* [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
[[File:Rose Tower TW.png|thumb|250px|Rose Tower in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
* [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}
* [[Energy Plant]]
[[File:Master Dojo SwSh.png|thumb|250px|The Isle of Armor's Master Dojo]]
* [[Isle of Armor]]
** [[Fields of Honor]]
** [[Workout Sea]]
** [[Master Dojo]]
** [[Soothing Wetlands]]
** [[Courageous Cavern]]
** [[Loop Lagoon]]
** [[Forest of Focus]]
** [[Warm-Up Tunnel]]
** [[Potbottom Desert]]
** [[Training Lowlands]]
** [[Challenge Road]]
** [[Tower of Darkness]]
** [[Brawlers' Cave]]
** [[Challenge Beach]]
** [[Tower of Waters]]
** [[Honeycalm Sea]]
** [[Honeycalm Island]]
** [[Stepping-Stone Sea]]
** [[Insular Sea]]
[[File:Galar Dyna Tree Hill SwSh.jpg|thumb|250px|The Crown Tundra's Dyna Tree Hill]]
* [[Crown Tundra]]
** [[Slippery Slope]]
** [[Max Lair]]
** [[Freezington]]
** [[Frostpoint Field]]
** [[Giant's Bed]]
** {{Gal|Rock Peak Ruins}}
** {{Gal|Iron Ruins}}
** [[Old Cemetery]]
** [[Snowslide Slope]]
** {{Gal|Iceberg Ruins}}
** [[Tunnel to the Top]]
** [[Path to the Peak]]
** [[Crown Shrine]]
** [[Giant's Foot]]
** [[Roaring-Sea Caves]]
** [[Frigid Sea]]
** [[Three-Point Pass]]
** [[Split-Decision Ruins]]
** [[Ballimere Lake]]
** [[Lakeside Cave]]
** [[Dyna Tree Hill]]

====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{galar color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File: Ancient Castle.png|100px]]
| [[Ancient castle]]
| style="text-align:left" | An ancient castle located near [[Hammerlocke]] that serves as one of [[Diana]]'s hideouts.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Karna Poké Ball factory.png|100px]]
| [[Karna's Poké Ball factory]]
| style="text-align:left" | A factory run by [[Karna]] that produces custom [[Poké Ball]]s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

===Appearance===
====In-game====
{{Incomplete|section|DLC map stitch lacks location markers outside of IoA and the rough texture/clouds/waves that the game adds 'post-production' to the map}}
{| cellpadding="2" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{galar color}}"
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{roundytl|5px}}" | [[File:Galar Sw DLC.png|364px]]<!-- This number forces things to scale; the full DLC map is about 1.82x wider than the pre-DLC map -->
| {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Galar Sh.png|200px]]
|- style="background:#fff; font-size:80%;"
| Galar as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}<br>with the {{color2|000|Expansion Pass}} (Version 1.3.0+)
| Galar as seen in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}<br>(Version 1.1.1 or earlier)
|-
| class="roundy" colspan="2" style="border:2px solid #{{Galar color dark}}; background:#{{Galar color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Victor Mindscape.png|240px]]
|-
| colspan="2" | {{color2|000|Victor (Masters)|Victor}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}
* Between [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]], the two version-exclusive [[Gym]]s show up in different colors on the map. After the release of [[The Isle of Armor]], an extra set of train tracks and a train station were added to the main part of the Galar map. After the release of [[The Crown Tundra]], an additional set of train tracks was added. These train tracks appear even if the player has not purchased the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]].

==Galar League==
{{main|Galar League}}
The Galar League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Galar region. Trainers who have received a letter of [[endorsement]] may compete in the Gym Challenge. After obtaining the eight [[Badge]]s of the region, a Trainer may participate in the annual Champion Cup at [[Wyndon Stadium]].

===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Galar color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Galar color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{Galar color light}}|Galar League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Generation VIII}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Galar}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Grass|logo=yes|pic=VSMilo.png|ldr=Milo|djap=ヤロー|drm=Yarrow|loc=Turffield|cjap=ターフタウン|crm=Turf Town|bdg=Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|ldr=Nessa|djap=ルリナ|drm=Rurina|loc=Hulbury|cjap=バウタウン|crm=Bow Town|bdg=Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|logo=yes|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png|size=x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sw}}</span>|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sh}}</span>|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSOpal.png|size=x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|logo=yes|pic=VSGordie.png|size=x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sw}}</span>|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sh}}</span>|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSPiers.png|size=x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
|}

===Champion Cup===
{{elt/h|gen=VIII|l={{galar color light}}|d={{galar color dark}}|league=Galar|col=2|col2=4}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Semifinals}}
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSMarnie 2.png|m=Marnie|mjap=マリィ|mrm=Mary|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Shield|logo=yes|t=Various|pic=VSHop 3.png|m=Hop|mjap=ホップ|mrm=Hop|size=x100px}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Interruption}}
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSBede 2.png|m=Bede|mjap=ビート|mrm=Beet|size=x100px}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Finals}}
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|m=Nessa|mjap=ルリナ|mrm=Rurina|size=x100px}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|m=Bea|m2=Allister|mjap=サイトウ|mrm=Saitō<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sw}}</span>|mjap2=オニオン|mrm2=Onion<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sh}}</span>}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|m=Raihan|mjap=キバナ|mrm=Kibana|size=x100px}}
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Championship Match}}
|-
{{eltb|col=2|type=Galar|t=Various|logo=yes|pic=VSLeon.png|m=Leon|mjap=ダンデ|mrm=Dande|size=x100px}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Galar is the only [[core series]] [[region]] to:
** Not have a [[Pokémon academy]].
** Not have an [[Elite Four]].
*** A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup.
** Contain a single landmass with a map that does not fit on the screen. Previous regions with multiple maps either [[Kanto|contained]] or [[Alola|were]] archipelagos.
** Introduce four [[fossil]]s, the most of any region so far.
*** Despite this, the region does not beat the record for most Fossil Pokémon introduced (five in [[Kanto]]) due to the Galarian Fossil Pokémon being unable to evolve.
** Have two [[Gym Leader]]s resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot.
* Galar is the first region to:
** Contain no settlements that end in "City" or "Town" in their English names.
** Have a {{type|Dark}} Gym.
** Not have a [[Victory Road]].
** To introduce Fossil Pokémon that are not {{type|Rock}}, incapable of {{pkmn|breeding}}, and do not have genders.
** Introduce no [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its release.
** Not have an {{pkmn|anime}} [[series]] solely dedicated to [[Ash Ketchum]] fully exploring the region in a journey.
* In keeping with the sports theme of the region's Gyms, the names of the cities and towns in Galar are derived from sports terminology.
* Galar has the second fewest numbered [[route]]s of any core series region, with a total of ten. [[Paldea]] has none at all.
* Galar is tied with [[Unova]] as the region that has the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with a total of 14.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Galar is constantly depicted with a cloudy, gray sky, similar to the common weather of the country it's based on, the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term "[[Galarian form]]".

==See also==
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
* [[Generation VIII]]
* [[Galarian form]]

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{galar color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian<br>Indonesian
| Galar
| From its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 가라르 ''Galar''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 伽勒爾 / 伽勒尔 ''Jiālè'ěr''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 伽勒爾 ''Gālahkyíh''
| Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| גאלאר ''Ge'alar''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hindi
| गलार ''Galar''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Галар ''Galar''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| กาลาร์ ''Galar''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}

==References==
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