The '''Snowpoint Temple''' (Japanese: '''キッサキ{{tt|神殿|しんでん}}''' ''Kissaki Temple'') is a location in [[Snowpoint City]]. It is home to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Regigigas}}. The temple cannot be entered until the {{player}} has entered the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtained the [[National Pokédex]].
'''Snowpoint Temple''' (Japanese: '''キッサキ{{tt|神殿|しんでん}}''' ''Kissaki Temple'') is a location in [[Snowpoint City]]. It is home to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Regigigas}}. The temple cannot be entered until the {{player}} has entered the [[Hall of Fame]] and obtained the [[National Pokédex]].
In {{pkmn|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Platinum|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, the temple has six floors: one ground floor and five basement levels, and the floors feature many puzzles involving sliding on [[ice tile]]s.
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}}, {{pkmn|Platinum Version|Platinum}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl}}, the temple has six floors: one ground floor and five basement levels, and the floors feature many puzzles involving sliding on [[ice tile]]s.
In Sinnoh's distant past as [[Hisui]], the Snowpoint Temple is at the far northern end of the [[Alabaster Icelands]] above the [[Pearl Settlement]]. Its layout is almost inverted from its Sinnoh counterpart—it is five floors high (including the rooftop) and has one basement level. The temple has puzzles which involve observing statues of the [[legendary giants]] arranged in specific patterns around the floor. {{p|Braviary}} is obtained here as a {{hi|Ride Pokémon}}.
In Sinnoh's distant past as [[Hisui]], the Snowpoint Temple is at the far northern end of the [[Alabaster Icelands]] above the [[Pearl Settlement]]. Its layout is almost inverted from its Sinnoh counterpart—it is five floors high (including the rooftop) and has one basement level. The temple has puzzles which involve observing statues of the [[legendary giants]] arranged in specific patterns around the floor. {{p|Braviary}} is obtained here as a {{hi|Ride Pokémon}}.
===Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
===Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
The Snowpoint Temple is a temple at the northernmost point of the [[Sinnoh]] region. Throughout the temple are {{DL|Ice tile|Slippery ice tile|ice-sliding}} puzzles, and at one point {{m|Strength}} is necessary to obtain an item. The wild Pokémon that can be found inside the temple are mostly [[cave]] and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon. The Snowpoint Temple has no Trainers; only the chosen are permitted to enter the temple.
Snowpoint Temple is a temple at the northernmost point of the [[Sinnoh]] region. Throughout the temple are {{DL|Ice tile|Slippery ice tile|ice-sliding}} puzzles, and at one point {{m|Strength}} is necessary to obtain an item. The [[wild Pokémon]] that can be found inside the temple are mostly [[cave]]-dwelling and {{type|Ice}} Pokémon. The Snowpoint Temple has no Trainers; only the chosen are permitted to enter the temple.
===Legends: Arceus===
===Legends: Arceus===
In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Snowpoint Temple is a multi-leveled structure with floors full of puzzles and strong wild Pokémon. The first floor has a parallel rows of stone statues facing each other. Each statue is adorned with one of three symbols representing the [[Rock (type)|Rock]], [[Ice (type)|Ice]], and [[Steel (type)|Steel]] [[type]]s, which correspond to Regirock, Regice, and Registeel, respectively. The next three upper floors have the same statues arranged in specific locations. No wild Pokémon spawn on these floors. The roof of the temple is accessible.
In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], Snowpoint Temple is a multi-leveled structure with floors full of puzzles and strong wild Pokémon. The first floor has a parallel rows of stone statues facing each other. Each statue is adorned with one of three symbols representing the {{t|Rock}}, {{t|Ice}}, and {{t|Steel}} [[type]]s, which correspond to Regirock, Regice, and Registeel, respectively. The next three upper floors have the same statues arranged in specific locations. No wild Pokémon spawn on these floors. The roof of the temple is accessible.
==Items==
==Items==
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[[File:Snowpoint Temple anime.png|thumb|220px|Snowpoint Temple in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Snowpoint Temple anime.png|thumb|220px|Snowpoint Temple in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Main series===
===Main series===
The Snowpoint Temple briefly appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', with its guardian being [[Maria]].
Snowpoint Temple briefly appeared in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', with its guardian being [[Maria]].
In ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', the {{p|Regigigas}} residing in it went on rampage after [[J]] destroyed the three pillars that protected it. However, it was calmed down by the end of the episode. {{an|Brandon}} later decided to stay at the temple to fix the damage J had caused.
In ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]'', the {{p|Regigigas}} residing in it went on rampage after [[J]] destroyed the three pillars that protected it. However, it was calmed down by the end of the episode. {{an|Brandon}} later decided to stay at the temple to fix the damage J had caused.
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[[File:Snowpoint Temple RMCO.png|thumb|200px|Snowpoint Temple in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]]]]
[[File:Snowpoint Temple RMCO.png|thumb|200px|Snowpoint Temple in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]]]]
===Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!===
===Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!===
The Snowpoint Temple appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]] manga, where {{OBP|Kaito|RMCO}}, {{OBP|Yuki|RMCO}}, and [[Kento]] entered it. With each of them possessing one of the [[legendary giants]], they were able to awaken {{p|Regigigas}}, which was eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} by Kaito.
Snowpoint Temple appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]] manga, where {{OBP|Kaito|RMCO}}, {{OBP|Yuki|RMCO}}, and [[Kento]] entered it. With each of them possessing one of the [[legendary giants]], they were able to awaken {{p|Regigigas}}, which was eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} by Kaito.
[[File:Snowpoint Temple Adventures.png|thumb|left|250px|Snowpoint Temple in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Snowpoint Temple Adventures.png|thumb|left|250px|Snowpoint Temple in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
The Snowpoint Temple appeared in ''[[PS400|Bogging Down Quagsire]]'', where {{adv|Platinum}} sought shelter from a snowstorm inside it after she, [[Maylene]], and [[Candice]] had been defeated by [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]. She heard a rumble coming from farther inside the temple, and assumed it was a [[wild Pokémon]]. She prepared to catch it if necessary, but quickly fainted out of exhaustion. The {{i|Poké Ball}} she was holding slipped out of her hand and rolled towards [[Reg|a large dark figure]] deeper within the temple.
Snowpoint Temple appeared in ''[[PS400|Bogging Down Quagsire]]'', where {{adv|Platinum}} sought shelter from a snowstorm inside it after she, [[Maylene]], and [[Candice]] had been defeated by [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]. She heard a rumble coming from farther inside the temple, and assumed it was a [[wild Pokémon]]. She prepared to catch it if necessary, but quickly fainted out of exhaustion. The {{i|Poké Ball}} she was holding slipped out of her hand and rolled towards [[Reg|a large dark figure]] deeper within the temple.
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
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[[File:Snowpoint Temple DPA.png|thumb|250px|Snowpoint Temple in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]]]
[[File:Snowpoint Temple DPA.png|thumb|250px|Snowpoint Temple in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]]]
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
The Snowpoint Temple appeared in ''[[DPA15|An Enormous Power Awakens!]]'', where [[Hareta]] was taken there by [[Candice]]. After Candice had awakened {{TP|Hareta|Regigigas}} with her [[legendary giants]], Hareta battled against it, eventually managing to convince it to join him in opposing [[Team Galactic]].
Snowpoint Temple appeared in ''[[DPA15|An Enormous Power Awakens!]]'', where [[Hareta]] was taken there by [[Candice]]. After Candice had awakened {{TP|Hareta|Regigigas}} with her [[legendary giants]], Hareta battled against it, eventually managing to convince it to join him in opposing [[Team Galactic]].
In Sinnoh's distant past as Hisui, the Snowpoint Temple is at the far northern end of the Alabaster Icelands above the Pearl Settlement. Its layout is almost inverted from its Sinnoh counterpart—it is five floors high (including the rooftop) and has one basement level. The temple has puzzles which involve observing statues of the legendary giants arranged in specific patterns around the floor. Braviary is obtained here as a Ride Pokémon.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl
Snowpoint Temple is a temple at the northernmost point of the Sinnoh region. Throughout the temple are ice-sliding puzzles, and at one point Strength is necessary to obtain an item. The wild Pokémon that can be found inside the temple are mostly cave-dwelling and Ice-type Pokémon. The Snowpoint Temple has no Trainers; only the chosen are permitted to enter the temple.
Legends: Arceus
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Snowpoint Temple is a multi-leveled structure with floors full of puzzles and strong wild Pokémon. The first floor has a parallel rows of stone statues facing each other. Each statue is adorned with one of three symbols representing the Rock, Ice, and Steeltypes, which correspond to Regirock, Regice, and Registeel, respectively. The next three upper floors have the same statues arranged in specific locations. No wild Pokémon spawn on these floors. The roof of the temple is accessible.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
Non-fixed alpha Pokémon do not spawn until the player quelled the frenzy of the subregion's noble. Some of the Pokémon marked with (‡) may only spawn near the area's borders.
Special encounters
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
A Regigigas appears on B5F on the first visit. Regirock, Regice, and Registeel must be in the party in order to battle it. If run from, it respawns upon leaving the area.
The player has to defeat the Braviary that will serve as their Ride Pokémon, during Mission 12: "The Slumbering Lord of the Tundra". If fled from or knocked out, it respawns immediately without leaving the area.
Regigigas can be caught during Mission 24: "The Plate of Snowpoint Temple ", which becomes available after completion of Mission 20: "The Researcher of Myths". If fled from or knocked out, it respawns immediately without leaving the area. It is also coded to never be Shiny.
In Pillars of Friendship!, the Regigigas residing in it went on rampage after J destroyed the three pillars that protected it. However, it was calmed down by the end of the episode. Brandon later decided to stay at the temple to fix the damage J had caused.
Snowpoint Temple appeared in The Adventure. Red's Pikachu was seen battling a wildProbopass outside of the temple, until the commotion caused Regigigas to awaken from its slumber and emerge from the temple to attack the two Pokémon.
Snowpoint Temple appeared in Bogging Down Quagsire, where Platinum sought shelter from a snowstorm inside it after she, Maylene, and Candice had been defeated by Jupiter at Lake Acuity. She heard a rumble coming from farther inside the temple, and assumed it was a wild Pokémon. She prepared to catch it if necessary, but quickly fainted out of exhaustion. The Poké Ball she was holding slipped out of her hand and rolled towards a large dark figure deeper within the temple.
The temple was mentioned again in All About Arceus IX, where Palmer revealed that he had awakened and caught Regigigas there by borrowing Brandon's legendary giants. However, it had proved too much for him to handle, and he was intending to release it back into the temple.
The following is a list of cards named Snowpoint Temple.
Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
In Pokémon Platinum, the Snowpoint Temple is the location of the lowest leveled wild Pokémon in any Pokémon game—Regigigas. Regigigas is tied with the Resort Area's level 1 Magikarp and the Nature Preserve's level 1 Magikarp and Gyarados for lowest leveled wild Pokémon.
Snowpoint City gets its name from the Snowpoint Temple, rather than the temple being named after the city, as revealed in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
