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{{samename|Friend Area from [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]|Southern Island (Friend Area)}}
{{samename|set in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]|Southern Islands (TCG)}}
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{{Infobox location
|image=Southern Island ORAS.png
|image_size=290
|type=forest
|mapdesc=This small island is surrounded by a mysterious veil that makes approach impossible for mere humans.
|location_name=Southern Island
|japanese_name={{tt|南の孤島|みなみのことう}}
|translated_name=Southern Island
|location=Southern [[Hoenn]]
|region=Hoenn
|generation={{gen|III}}, {{gen|VI}}
}}

'''Southern Island''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|南の孤島|みなみのことう}}''' ''Southern Island'') is an island located south of [[Hoenn]].

It is not possible to {{m|Fly}} or [[soaring in the sky|soar]] to Southern Island (except as part of the storyline with {{Steven}}, before getting the [[Eon Flute]]). In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the {{player}} cannot Fly or {{m|Teleport}} from the island.

==Access==
===Soaring with Steven===
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the island is visited as part of the storyline. While the {{player}} is talking to {{Steven}} on the east side of {{rt|118|Hoenn}}, {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}} appears before the two, asking for their help to protect its counterpart. The player and Steven ride the Eon Pokémon, [[soaring in the sky|soaring]] to Southern Island. Steven will offer to return the player to Route 118 if talked to, where he will wait for the player to return. He will not let the player go further along Route 118, but he does allow them to return to [[Mauville City]], and can be talked to on Route 118 to return the player to Southern Island if this offer is accepted.

At Southern Island, the player encounters [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]{{sup/6|AS}} and a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{tc|Team Aqua Grunt}}{{sup/6|AS}}, who battle the player in a [[Multi Battle]].

After the player defeats the villainous team members, {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} joins the player's party, holding its respective [[Mega Stone]] (if the player's party is full, they must send one of their party Pokémon to the [[Pokémon Storage System|PC]]). Noticing the Mega Stone, Steven also gives the player a [[Mega Bracelet]]. Their mission completed, the two Trainers return to Route 118. The island cannot be accessed again unless the player has an Eon Ticket.

If the player's storage and party are both full either before traveling to Southern Island or before entering the inner grove, they will be prevented from advancing until they make space.

===Eon Ticket===
[[File:Eon Ticket e-Card.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Eon Ticket]] e-card that was distributed in ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' vol. 173 among other methods]]
If the player has the [[Eon Ticket]], they can travel to Southern Island. In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, this is the only way to access Southern Island; in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player cannot visit Southern Island again without the Eon Ticket after defeating the villainous team members here.

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player must first receive the Eon Ticket from [[Norman]]. With the Eon Ticket in the Bag, the player must then attempt to board the [[S.S. Tidal]] from the {{DL|Lilycove City|Lilycove City Harbor}}. A {{tc|Sailor}} will replace the usual guide, taking the player to Southern Island. In the center of the island's forest there is a mysterious sphere; upon interacting with it, the player will be attacked by a wild {{p|Latias}} or {{p|Latios}} (whichever did not [[roaming Pokémon|roam]] Hoenn).

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player must first receive the Eon Ticket from the deliveryperson in a Pokémon Center. If the player talks to [[Norman]] in the [[Petalburg Gym]] after obtaining the [[Mega Bracelet]], he escorts the player to the {{DL|Slateport City|Slateport Harbor}}. A {{tc|Sailor}} will replace the usual guide, taking the player to Southern Island. This sailor will offer to return the player to Slateport if talked to, although the player actually goes straight back to the Petalburg Gym if this offer is accepted. At the back of the island's forest is {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|OR}}/{{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|AS}}, who will battle the player if interacted with. This Pokémon is not holding its [[Mega Stone]], unlike its partner.

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the player cannot return to Southern Island after battling this Pokémon even if defeated. In Pokémon Emerald, the player can freely return to the island regardless of the battle's outcome. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if the player battles the Pokémon but does not catch it, it will remain and can be battled again; however, after catching it and leaving the island, they cannot return.

====Obtaining the Eon Ticket====
In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, to obtain the Eon Ticket the player must either connect their game to an [[e-Reader]] and scan the physical Eon Ticket and then talk to [[Norman]] who gives the ticket, or [[Record mixing|mix records]] with a player who has done so. In Pokémon Emerald, to obtain the Eon Ticket the player must mix records with a Pokémon Ruby or Sapphire game that has been connected to an e-Reader that has scanned an Eon Ticket card.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player must either obtain one with a code via [[Mystery Gift]], or [[StreetPass]] someone who already has the Eon Ticket.

==Signs==
The sign outside reads:

{|
! English || Japanese
|-
|
{{sign|E|header}}
{{sign|E|“Those whose memories fade seek to}}
{{sign|E|carve them in their hearts…”}}
{{sign|E|footer}}
|
{{sign|E|header}}
{{sign|E|きおく　かすみし　ものは}}
{{sign|E|こころに　きざみつける　ことを　のぞむ{{J|‥‥}}}}
{{sign|E|footer}}
|}

On the object inside the island is written:

{|
! English || Japanese
|-
|
{{sign|E|header}}
{{sign|E|“All dreams are but another reality.}}
{{sign|E|Never forget…”}}
{{sign|E|footer}}
|
{{sign|E|header}}
{{sign|E|すべての　ゆめは　もうひとつの　げんじつ}}
{{sign|E|それを　わすれるべからず{{J|‥‥}}}}
{{sign|E|footer}}
|}

In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there is no sign on the island; however, the player receives the content of the first sign from Generation III as a telepathic message the first time they attempt to enter the forest section of the island.

{|
! English || Japanese
|-
|
<blockquote><ab>(Those whose memories fade
seek to carve them in their hearts…)</ab></blockquote>
|
<blockquote><ab>（記憶　かすみし者は
心に　刻みつける　ことを　望む……）</ab></blockquote>
|}

On the object inside the island is written:
{|
! English || Japanese
|-
|
<blockquote><ab>All dreams are but another reality.
Never forget...</ab></blockquote>
|
<blockquote><ab>全ての　夢は　もうひとつの　現実
それを　忘れるべからず……</ab></blockquote>
|}

==Items==
===Soaring with Steven===
{{Itlisth|forest}}
{{Itemlist|Latiosite|Held by {{p|Latios}}|OR=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Latiasite|Held by {{p|Latias}}|AS=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Mega Bracelet|From Steven, after defeating Team Magma{{sup/6|OR}}/Team Aqua{{sup/6|AS}}|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|forest}}

===With Eon Ticket===
{{Itlisth|forest}}
{{Itemlist|Soul Dew|Held by Latias{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|E}}/Latios{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}|Ru=yes|Sa=yes|E=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Soul Dew|Obtained after catching Latias{{sup/6|OR}}/Latios{{sup/6|AS}}|OR=yes|AS=yes}}
{{Itlistfoot|forest}}

==Pokémon==
===Generation VI===
{{catch/header|forest|no}}
{{catch/div|forest|Special}}
{{catch/entryoras|380|Latias|no|yes|Gift|30|One|One|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{catch/entryoras|381|Latios|yes|no|Gift|30|One|One|type1=Dragon|type2=Psychic}}
{{Catch/footer|forest}}

==Special encounters==
===Generation III===
One of the [[Eon duo|Eon Pokémon]] appears in the forest on the first visit. If run from, it respawns upon leaving the area. If defeated, it respawns after entering the [[Hall of Fame]] in {{v2|Emerald}} only.

Latias appears in Emerald if "Blue" was chosen in [[Littleroot Town]] after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}. Latios appears if "Red" was chosen instead.
{|
! Ruby and Emerald
! Sapphire and Emerald
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=380
|pokemon=Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|held=Soul Dew
|level=50
|move1=Mist Ball|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Charm|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=381
|pokemon=Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|held=Soul Dew
|level=50
|move1=Luster Purge|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Dragon Dance|move4type=Dragon}}
|}

===Generation VI===
One of the [[Eon duo|Eon Pokémon]] appears in the forest on the second visit. If defeated or run from, it respawns immediately without leaving the area.

After it is caught, it will drop a [[Soul Dew]].
{|
! Omega Ruby
! Alpha Sapphire
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=380
|pokemon=Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|level=30
|move1=Heal Pulse|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Breath|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Mist Ball|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psycho Shift|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=381
|pokemon=Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|ability=Levitate
|level=30
|move1=Heal Pulse|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Breath|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Luster Purge|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Psycho Shift|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|}

==Trainers==
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
{{Steven}} will act as the {{player}}'s partner during the [[Multi Battle]] against Courtney{{sup/6|OR}}/Matt{{sup/6|AS}} and the grunt.

{{Party/Single
|color={{steel color}}
|headcolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|name={{color2|000|Steven Stone|Steven}}
|sprite=VSSteven.png{{!}}150px
|game={{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|location=Southern Island
|prize=none
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=ORAS
|pokemon=Metang
|type1=Steel|type2=Psychic
|ndex=375
|level=35
|ability=Clear Body
|move1=Zen Headbutt|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bullet Punch|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Metal Claw|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Pokémon Omega Ruby====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{omega ruby color}}|bordercolor={{omega ruby color dark}}|headcolor={{omega ruby color light}}
|color1={{omega ruby color}}|bordercolor1={{omega ruby color dark}}|headcolor1={{omega ruby color light}}
|color2={{omega ruby color}}|bordercolor2={{omega ruby color dark}}|headcolor2={{omega ruby color light}}
|class=Magma Admin
|name={{color2|000|Courtney}}
|sprite=VSCourtney.png
|size=150px
|class2=Team Magma
|classlink2=Team Magma Grunt (Trainer class)
|name2={{tccolor|Team Magma Grunt|000|Grunt}}
|sprite2=VSTeam Magma Grunt M.png
|size2=150px
|game={{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby}}
|location=Southern Island
|prize={{pdollar}}4,260
|pokemon1=1
|pokemon2=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=ORAS
|pokemon=Camerupt
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ndex=323
|level=31
|gender=female
|ability=Solid Rock
|move1=Lava Plume|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Special
|move2=Earth Power|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Special
|move3=Curse|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Status
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{omega ruby color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|pokemon=Koffing
|game=ORAS
|type1=Poison
|ndex=109
|level=29
|gender=male
|ability=Levitate
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move2=Self-Destruct|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Haze|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Status
|move4=Gyro Ball|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====Pokémon Alpha Sapphire====
{{Party/Tag
|color={{alpha sapphire color}}|bordercolor={{alpha sapphire color dark}}|headcolor={{alpha sapphire color light}}
|color1={{alpha sapphire color}}|bordercolor1={{alpha sapphire color dark}}|headcolor1={{alpha sapphire color light}}
|color2={{alpha sapphire color}}|bordercolor2={{alpha sapphire color dark}}|headcolor2={{alpha sapphire color light}}
|class=Aqua Admin
|name={{color2|000|Matt}}
|sprite=VSMatt.png
|size=150px
|class2=Team Aqua
|classlink2=Team Aqua Grunt (Trainer class)
|name2={{tccolor|Team Aqua Grunt|000|Grunt}}
|sprite2=VSTeam Aqua Grunt F.png
|size2=150px
|game={{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Alpha Sapphire}}
|location=Southern Island
|prize={{pdollar}}4,260
|pokemon1=1
|pokemon2=1}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|game=ORAS
|pokemon=Sharpedo
|type1=Water|type2=Dark
|ndex=319
|level=31
|gender=male
|ability=Rough Skin
|move1=Swagger|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Scary Face|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Slash|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{alpha sapphire color}}}}
| style="margin:auto" | {{Pokémon/6
|pokemon=Grimer
|game=ORAS
|type1=Poison
|ndex=088
|level=29
|gender=female
|ability=Stench
|move1=Mud Bomb|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Fling|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

==Layout==
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing maps from ORAS}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #000; border: 3px solid #{{Locationcolor/dark|forest}}"
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Version
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}" | Exterior
! style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Interior
|-
! style="background:#{{ruby color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby}}
! rowspan="2" | [[File:Southern Island RS.png|250px]] 
! rowspan="2" | [[File:Southern Island interior RS.png|250px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{sapphire color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Sapphire}}
|-
! style="background:#{{emerald color}}" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| [[File:Southern Island E.png|250px]]
| [[File:Southern Island interior E.png|250px]]
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{locationcolor/light|forest}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | &nbsp;
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Southern Island Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Southern Island in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
Southern Island is the home of {{adv|Eon duo|Latias and Latios}}. It was first mentioned in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]'', where Latias and Latios decided to return home after {{adv|Emerald}} had acquired friends.

===={{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
The island itself appeared in ''[[PS597|Latias Flies]]'', where {{adv|Ruby}} visited it and used the [[Eon Flute]] to call Latias and Latios to help him solve an [[Grand Meteor Delta|upcoming crisis]].
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* This location shares its name with a [[Friend Area]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]. Both locations are the home of {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}}.
* In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, despite the player arriving by boat when travelling here with the Eon Ticket, the boat is not visible while here.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{locationcolor/light|forest}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
|zh_yue=南方孤島 ''{{tt|Nàahmfōng Gūdóu|Southern Island}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>南之孤島 ''{{tt|Nàahm-jī Gūdóu|Southern Island}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}}
|zh_cmn=南方孤島 / 南方孤岛 ''{{tt|Nánfāng Gūdǎo|Southern Island}}'' {{tt|*|Games, Adventures (Ching Win Publishing)}}<br>南部的孤島 ''{{tt|Nánbùde Gūdǎo|Southern Island}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing)}}
|fr=Île du Sud
|de=Insel im Süden
|it=Isola Remota
|ko=남쪽의 외딴섬 ''{{tt|Namjjok-yi Oettal Seom|Southern Island}}''
|pt_br=Ilha Sul
|es=Isla del Sur
|vi=Đảo Phương Nam
}}

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[[Category:Hoenn locations]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire locations]]
[[Category:Emerald locations]]
[[Category:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire locations]]
[[Category:Islands]]
[[Category:Event-exclusive locations]]

[[de:Insel im Süden]]
[[es:Isla del Sur]]
[[fr:Île du Sud]]
[[it:Isola Remota]]
[[ja:みなみのことう]]
[[zh:南方孤岛]]