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name=Unova|
| name = Unova
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| image = Unova B2W2 alt.png
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|caption=Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White}}
| caption = Artwork of the Unova region from {{2v2|Black|White|2}}
|introduction={{game|Black and White|s}} |
| introduction = {{game|Black and White|s}}
professor=[[Professor Juniper]] |
| professor = [[Professor Juniper]]<br>[[Professor Burnet]]
starter={{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, {{p|Oshawott}} |
| firstpartner = {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}
villain=[[Team Plasma]] |  
| villain = [[Team Plasma]]<br>[[Team Rocket]] <small>(anime only)</small>
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| league = [[Unova League]]
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| location = {{un|Pokémon League}} <small>(Unova; games)</small><br>[[Vertress City]] <small>(Unova; anime)</small>
pokelist=[[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]] |
| pokelist = Unova Pokédex<br>&nbsp;([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black and White|Old Unova Pokédex]])<br>&nbsp;([[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|New Unova Pokédex]])
series= {{series2|Best Wishes}}|
| series = ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
season= [[Pokémon: Black & White|Black & White]] (14)<br>[[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies|Rival Destinies]] (15)<br>[[Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova|Adventures in Unova]] (16) |
| season = [[S14|Black & White]] (14)<br>[[S15|Rival Destinies]] (15)<br>[[S16|Adventures in Unova]] (16)<br>[[S23|Journeys]] (23)<br>[[S24|Master Journeys]] (24)
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| generation = {{Gen|V}}, {{Gen|IX}}
games={{v2|Black and White|s}}<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}} |
| games = {{v2|Black and White|s}}<br>{{2v2|Black|White|2}}<br>{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} ([[The Indigo Disk]])
manga=[[PS461]] |
| manga = ''[[PS461|Fussing and Fighting]]''
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[[File:Unova.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black and White]]
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Isshu {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], while a school in Unova called [[Blueberry Academy]] was introduced as the setting of [[The Indigo Disk]] [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|expansion]] of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. It was the fifth [[core series]] region to be introduced.
[[File:Unova 2.png|thumb|250px|right|In-game map of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2]]
 
The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{game|Black and White|s}} and [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes.
Unova is stated to be far away from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]; the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of other regions. According to [[Junichi Masuda]], the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref><ref>"This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", [[Junichi Masuda]], [[Official Nintendo Magazine]] Issue 65 page 30.</ref> Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. The region also has several cultural references to the country where this state is located, the {{wp|United States of America}}.


==Etymology and design concept==
==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
===Etymology===
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from '''一種類''' ''isshurui'', meaning "one variety". According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref>http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html</ref>
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ ''Isshu'', is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", '''一種''' ''isshu'', or '''1種類''' ''isshurui''. According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.<ref name=Iwata>Iwata Asks - Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Versions - Page 2 ([https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/ds/pokemon-black-white/0/1/ English], [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/vol1/index2.html Japanese])</ref>


The region's English name likely comes from the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). It may also be derived from ''united'', considering its basis on the largest city in the United States&mdash;New York City. It also sounds like parts of the phrase '''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica.
The region's English name contains the Spanish word ''uno'' (one),<ref>Hilliard, Kyle (February 27, 2018). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240301154813/https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/12/31/the-history-of-pokemon.aspx The History Of Pokémon]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived on March 1, 2024.)</ref> and possibly also the English word ''united'' (as in the United States) and the Latin words ''unum'' (one) and ''nova'' (new). The name also sounds like parts of the phrase "'''Un'''ited States '''of''' '''A'''merica".


===Design concept===
===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova}}
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Unova|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova}}
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-North America.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of {{wp|North America}} showing the Unova region as the {{wp|New York metropolitan area}}.]]
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, [[Castelia City]], is based on {{wp|Lower Manhattan}}, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a [[Desert Resort|vast desert]]. [[Nimbasa City]], which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to {{wp|Broadway (New York City)|Broadway}}, which is located in Manhattan. [[Nacrene City]], with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the {{wp|Borough (New York City)|Boroughs of New York City}}. The [[Skyarrow Bridge]] is a reference to the {{wp|Brooklyn Bridge}}, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The [[Battle Subway]] is a reference to the {{wp|New York City Subway}}, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.
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==History==
==History==
[[File:Unova world map.png|200px|thumb|Location of Unova on [[Pokémon world]]]]
[[File:Unova world map.png|250px|thumb|Location of Unova in the [[Pokémon world]], according to the anime]]
===Mythological events===
In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]]. They used a single dragon sometime more than 2500 years ago. The brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}} powers before disappearing.
 
Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.
 
Also at an unknown point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths.
 
According to [[Lacunosa Town]] legend, a long time ago, a large meteor came from the sky containing a {{p|Kyurem|terrifying monster}}. It was said that at night, the monster would appear in the town along with the cold winds and take away [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to eat them. The residents of the town surrounded Lacunosa Town in a wall to keep the monster out, and a rule was then set on the town that forbade anyone from leaving at night and encouraged people to stay in their homes. While residents no longer believe this old story, they still stay inside of their houses at night to this day. The legendary monster, Kyurem, was really a remaining third Pokémon created when the primordial dragon had split into two.
 
A legend says {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.
 
{{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost this melody and its red shoes.
 
===Dated history===
===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Valuable item#Undella Town|Relic items]] were created.
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the {{cat|Relic items}} were created.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the [[Relic Castle]] was flourishing and the {{p|Darmanitan}} in front of it went to {{status|sleep}}.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, an ultra-rich family purchased and named the [[Liberty Garden]].
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, [[Village Bridge]] was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of [[Nacrene City]] were constructed.
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Klink}} started appearing in [[Chargestone Cave]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].
* 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, {{p|Elgyem}} was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the [[desert]].
===Undated history===
* "Thousands of years ago"
** In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals|twin heroes]] using [[List of disputed and unidentified Pokémon#Original Dragon|a single powerful dragon]], which led both to become kings. However, the brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments somehow split the single dragon into {{p|Reshiram}}, who sided with the older brother, and {{p|Zekrom}}, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their {{t|fire}} and {{t|Electric|lightning}}. Reshiram and Zekrom's bodies were destroyed and changed into the [[Light Stone|Light]] and [[Dark Stone|Dark Stones]] respectively.
** Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.
** {{p|Kyurem}} is thought to have appeared around this time, however, there are two conflicting legends that reveal its origins:
*** An old legend in [[Lacunosa Town]] describes Kyurem as an extraterrestrial Pokémon that came to the [[Pokémon world]] within an icy meteor, creating the [[Giant Chasm]]. It's said it'd take people and Pokémon and eat them, which led to the construction of the giant wall surrounding the town.
*** An old legend told by [[Drayden]] describes Kyurem as a third dragon created by the leftovers of the original dragon, lacking truth and ideals after the creation of Reshiram and Zekrom, only capable to retrieve one of them by [[Pokémon fusion|absofusing]] with one of the two dragons through the [[DNA Splicers]].
* At some point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the [[Swords of Justice]] came in to save them—{{p|Terrakion}} moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, {{p|Virizion}} used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and {{p|Cobalion}} led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths. However, the forest was still burned to the ground in the end, resulting in the trio finding a lone Pokémon; {{p|Keldeo}}, that they decided took in as their own.
* After Keldeo's adoption, it started being taught the knowledge and moves necessary to survive by the Swords of Justice. Over time however, Keldeo began to surpass its teachers and eventually decided to leave the trio, but it is unknown why it left.
* A legend says that in the past, {{p|Thundurus}} and {{p|Tornadus}} once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. {{p|Landorus}}, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.
* It's said that {{p|Meloetta}} once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost both this melody and its red shoes.


===Contemporary history===
===Contemporary history===
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====Pokémon Black and White====
====Pokémon Black and White====
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[starter Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]] and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to capture one of the members of the [[Tao trio]] and invited Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected the complementary dragon from the {{key|V|Light Stone}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{key|V|Dark Stone}}{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated [[Alder|the Champion]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.
In contemporary history, a present containing three [[first partner Pokémon]]—one each for [[Cheren]], [[Bianca]], and {{ga|Hilda}}/{{ga|Hilbert}}—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in [[Nuvema Town]] by [[Professor Juniper]] on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the {{un|Pokémon League}}. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of [[Team Plasma]] many times, including their king, [[N]], and encountered the mysterious [[Shadow Triad]], with events coming to a head at [[Dragonspiral Tower]], where N managed to awaken and capture {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W}}, inviting Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}} from the [[Light Stone]]{{sup/5|B}}/[[Dark Stone]]{{sup/5|W}}. On retrieving the appropriate stone from [[Nacrene Museum]] and defeating the [[Elite Four]], Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated the [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] [[Alder]]. N then summoned [[N's Castle|his castle]], which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.


On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find with her (which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]] and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time). The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.
On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the [[Gym Leader]]s of the region that she was able find, which includes all of them except for [[Chili]], [[Cress]], and [[Cilan]], whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time. The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of Zekrom{{sup/5|B}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W}} then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the [[Bag]] and transformed into its counterpart, Reshiram{{sup/5|B}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|W}}. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.


N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, whilst Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest.
N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, while Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest. N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. He was not seen again in Unova, but there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages, and eventually return to the League to defeat the Pokémon League Champion Alder themselves. Afterwards, after some time reflecting, Bianca decides to become an assistant to Professor Juniper to aid in her research, and Hilda/Hilbert leaves Unova to search for N.
 
N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on Reshiram{{sup/5|W}}/Zekrom{{sup/5|B}} in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. Whilst he was not seen again in Unova, there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the [[Poké Transfer]]), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages and eventually defeat the Pokémon League Champion themselves.


====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
====Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a mountain to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space.
During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of [[Unova Route 4|the road]] between [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]] through the [[desert]] was either completed and a small settlement was established on this road{{sup/5|B2}}, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavated{{sup/5|W2}}. The [[gate]] between {{rt|4|Unova}} and Nimbasa City was expanded into [[Join Avenue]]. The construction in the south of [[Driftveil City]] was completed, with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] taking the place of the [[Cold Storage]]. The [[Entralink]]'s moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a [[Reversal Mountain|mountain]] to the east, with [[Lentimas Town]] built in the new space.  


Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]].  
Significant construction occurred in [[Undella Town]], with {{tc|the Riches}} moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into [[Reversal Mountain]]. In addition, the [[Marine Tube]] was constructed between Undella Town and [[Humilau City]].


Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}.
Furthermore, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}} has collapsed. As a result, {{rt|10|Unova}} is closed and replaced by another path, {{rt|22|Unova}} and {{rt|23|Unova}}. Also, the entrance to [[Challenger's Cave]] has collapsed.


Additionally, the coastline of Unova has changed between the games.
Additionally, the coastline of Unova has changed between the games.
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====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
[[File:Unova B2W2 alt.png|thumb|280px|Unova in Black 2 and White 2]]
{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]].
{{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}} receives his/her first Pokémon from Bianca in his/her hometown of [[Aspertia City]]. Together with [[Hugh]], who hopes to take back his sister's {{p|Purrloin}} from [[Team Plasma]], the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the {{badge|Legend}} from [[Drayden]], Team Plasma attacks [[Opelucid City]], covering the city in unbreakable ice. The [[Shadow Triad]] takes the opportunity to steal the {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} from [[Opelucid Gym]]. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to [[Humilau City]], where after earning their final badge, the {{badge|Wave}}, they confront [[Zinzolin]], [[Colress]], and the Shadow Triad at the [[Giant Chasm]]. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a {{p|Liepard}}, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, [[Ghetsis]].
 
Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|B2}}/{{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|W2}}, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|Black]]{{sup/5|B2}}/[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Kyurem|White]]{{sup/5|W2}} Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the {{un|Pokémon League}}. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Iris]].
 
After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}}/Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers.


Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with {{p|Kyurem}}'s {{m|Glaciate}}, [[N]] flies in on {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}}, saving him/her. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn {{p|Reshiram}}/{{p|Zekrom}} back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into [[Form differences#Kyurem|Black]]{{sup|B2}}/[[Form differences#Kyurem|White]]{{sup|W2}} Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the {{un|Pokémon League}}. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new {{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Iris]].
====Between Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
[[Blueberry Academy]] was established by [[Cyrano]], located underwater off the coast of Unova, and formed close ties with the historic [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}} in [[Paldea]] by becoming its sister school.


After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a {{p|Zoroark}} calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads him/her to the ruins of [[N's Castle]], where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of [[Dragonspiral Tower]], and faces Reshiram{{sup|W2}}/Zekrom{{sup|B2}} again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers.
====Pokémon Scarlet and Violet====
=====The Teal Mask=====
An annual school trip is held by the two sister schools. Four students of [[Paldea]]'s Naranja Academy{{sup/9|S}}/Uva Academy{{sup/9|V}}, which includes {{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}, and two students of Unova's Blueberry Academy, [[Kieran]] and [[Carmine]], alongside their teacher, [[Briar]], participate in the trip to the siblings's homeland, [[Kitakami]]. After meeting Florian/Juliana and continuously losing to them, and having the [[Legendary Pokémon]] he's long idolized, {{ga|Ogerpon}}, choose them over him, Kieran develops an overwhelming compulsion to become stronger and defeat them. He, Carmine, and Briar return to Blueberry Academy a little early due to developments concerning the [[Great Crater of Paldea]].
 
=====Between The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk=====
Pushing himself to grow stronger in order to defeat his [[rival]], Kieran conquers the {{DL|Blueberry Academy|BB League}} and becomes Blueberry Academy's new {{pkmn|Champion}} after defeating [[Drayton]], at the cost of skipping sleep and making the atmosphere in the school's [[League Club Room|League Club]] unpleasant for everyone else. Meanwhile, [[Carmine]] assisted [[Briar]] as they travelled to many different [[Region|regions]]. Thanks to her discoveries about {{Tera}}stallization, she installs a giant sphere called Terarium Core in the ceiling of the school's undersea [[Terarium]] dome, enabling the students and staff members to start utilizing the Terastal phenomenon.
 
=====The Indigo Disk=====
Florian/Juliana is invited to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student. [[Drayton]], the school's former Champion and a member of its [[Elite Four]], invites the new exchange student to participate in the BB League, hoping to restore the genuine love Kieran once had for battling. After clearing the four Elite Trials and defeating the Elite Four, Florian/Juliana is granted the right to challenge Kieran. They emerge victorious, becoming the new BB League Champion. Although Kieran initially retains his obsession to defeat his rival, a subsequent adventure in Paldea's [[Area Zero]] makes him see the error of his ways and become friends with Florian/Juliana once again.
 
At some point, the photographer [[Perrin]] started working at Blueberry Academy to take snapshots of the [[Terarium]] and students for upcoming marketing. She meets Florian/Juliana again in the Terarium and thanks them for the help they gave her in tracking down the {{p|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon Beast}} in [[Kitakami]]. She also reveals them a "hot tip" after taking candid shots of them catching 200 Pokémon in the Terarium, the hot tip are pictures of {{p|Gouging Fire}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Boulder}}{{sup/9|V}} and {{p|Raging Bolt}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Crown}}{{sup/9|V}} in [[Paldea]]'s [[Area Zero]]. After Florian/Juliana find and catch both of them, they speak to Perrin again, who's surprised to see both [[Paradox Pokémon]] were indeed real before taking some photos of them as well.
 
==Geography==
[[File:Unova PG.png|thumb|250px|Unova in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges: the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon League since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium-sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.
 
Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as [[Humilau City]], which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. Castelia City, a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}, a version-exclusive city. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which is also version-exclusive, [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle.
 
Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region, for there are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version. In Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural-looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more modern or technological in appearance. Locations that fall into the category are [[Opelucid City]], [[Mistralton City]], [[Reversal Mountain]], and [[Unova Route 4|Route 4]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.
 
===Climate===
{{main|Season (game mechanic)}}
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.
 
Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.


==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Demographics===
===Demographics===
The Unova region has a total population of 804 including all the towns, cities and areas.
The Unova region has a total population of 949, including all the towns, cities and areas. Upon its introduction in [[Generation V]], it was the largest region by population and is currently the third largest region by population.


===Cities and towns===
===Notable locations===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{unova color}}"
====Settlements====
|- style="background:#{{unova color}}; color: #fff"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
! colspan="2" style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
|- style="color:#FFF"
! rowspan="3" | City/Town
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! rowspan="3" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Name
! rowspan="3" style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}" | Population
! rowspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background:#{{black color}}" | {{color2|{{white color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black}}
! style="background: #{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
! style="background:#{{white color}}" | {{color2|{{black color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions|White}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background:#{{black 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{white 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2}}
! style="background: #{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
! style="background:#{{white 2 color}}" | {{color2|{{black 2 color}}|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|White 2}}
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0<!--=Winter-->|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nuvema Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| [[Nuvema Town]]
| 10
| 10
| A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
| A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Accumula Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| [[Accumula Town]]
| [[Accumula Town]]
| 30
| 30
| This town offers great views due to its many hills.
| This town offers great views due to its many hills.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Striaton City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Striaton City]]
| [[Striaton City]]
| 46
| 46
| Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
| Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 2}}|0=Winter|1=Spring}} BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nacrene City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
| [[Nacrene City]]
| 54
| 54
| A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
| A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Castelia City.png|100px]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| [[Castelia City]]
| 130
| 130{{sup/5|BW}}<br>137{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
| A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Spring BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Nimbasa City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| [[Nimbasa City]]
| {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| {{tt|239|150 excluding all Trainers in the Big Stadium and Small Court}}
| A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
| A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer}} BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Driftveil City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
| [[Driftveil City]]
| 70
| 70
| A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
| A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Mistralton City Spring B.png|100px]]
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2.png|100px]]
<!--| [[File:Mistralton City W.png|100px]]-->
| [[File:Mistralton City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> W2.png|100px]]
| [[Mistralton City]]
| [[Mistralton City]]
| 37
| 37{{sup/5|BW}}<br>31{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
| Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 3}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Autumn}} BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Icirrus City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Icirrus City]]
| [[Icirrus City]]
| 26
| 26
| In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
| In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Opelucid City B.png|100px]]
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2.png|100px]]
| [[File:Opelucid City W.png|100px]]
| [[File:Opelucid City Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> W2.png|100px]]
| [[Opelucid City]]
| [[Opelucid City]]
| 52
| 52
| A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}<br>
| A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}<br>
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
A city that respects history and values old things.{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Pokémon League BW.png|100px]]
| {{un|Pokémon League}}
| {{un|Pokémon League}}
| 10
| 10
| Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
| Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lacunosa Town Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| [[Lacunosa Town]]
| 16
| 16
| A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
| A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Undella Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Undella Town]]
| [[Undella Town]]
| 15
| 15
| A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
| A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| |
| |
| [[Black City]]
| [[Black City]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
| {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| {{tt|45|12 at the minimum occupancy level}}
| A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
| A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| |
| |
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| [[File:Black City and White Forest.png|100px]]
| [[White Forest]]
| [[White Forest]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
| 25
| 25
| A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
| A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Spring BW.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Anville Town Summer<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Anville Town]]
| [[Anville Town]]
| 13
| 13
| A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
| A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Aspertia City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Aspertia City]]
| [[Aspertia City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 30
| 30
| A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
| A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Floccesy Town Spring<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Floccesy Town]]
| [[Floccesy Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 17
| 17
| The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
| The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Virbank City Spring<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Virbank City]]
| [[Virbank City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 40
| 40
| A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
| A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Lentimas Town B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Lentimas Town]]
| [[Lentimas Town]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 12
| 12
| The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
| The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}} B2W2.png|100px]]
| colspan="2" | [[File:Humilau City Spring<!--{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}--> B2W2.png|100px]]
| [[Humilau City]]
| [[Humilau City]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| 32
| 32
| A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
| A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.
|}
|}


===Landmarks===
====Landmarks====
[[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|right|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
[[File:Battle Subway Map BWB2W2.png|thumb|Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Dreamyard]]
*[[Wellspring Cave]]  
*[[Wellspring Cave]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Pinwheel Forest]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Liberty Garden]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Desert Resort]]
*[[Relic Castle]]  
*[[Relic Castle]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Battle Subway]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Lostlorn Forest]]
*[[Cold Storage]]  
*[[Cold Storage]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Mistralton Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Chargestone Cave]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Celestial Tower]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Twist Mountain]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Dragonspiral Tower]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Moor of Icirrus]]
*[[Challenger's Cave]]  
*[[Challenger's Cave]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)]]  
*[[Victory Road (Black and White)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|BW}}
*[[N's Castle]]  
*[[N's Castle]]
*[[Royal Unova]]  
*[[Royal Unova]]
*[[Giant Chasm]]  
*[[Giant Chasm]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Undella Bay]]
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]  
*[[Abyssal Ruins]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Abundant Shrine]]
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]  
*[[Poké Transfer Lab]]
*[[P2 Laboratory]]  
*[[P2 Laboratory]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Entralink]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Unity Tower]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]
*[[Floccesy Ranch]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pledge Grove]]
*[[Pledge Grove]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Virbank Complex]]
*[[Virbank Complex]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]
*[[Pokéstar Studios]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Castelia Sewers]]
*[[Castelia Sewers]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Join Avenue]]
*[[Join Avenue]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Cave of Being]]
*[[Cave of Being]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]
*[[Pokémon World Tournament]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Reversal Mountain]]
*[[Reversal Mountain]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Plasma Frigate]]
*[[Plasma Frigate]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)]]
*[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Clay Tunnel]]
*[[Clay Tunnel]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Underground Ruins]]
*[[Underground Ruins]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Strange House]]
*[[Strange House]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Relic Passage]]
*[[Relic Passage]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Seaside Cave]]
*[[Seaside Cave]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
*[[Blueberry Academy]]{{sup/9|SV}}


====Bridges and tunnels====
=====Bridges and tunnels=====
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime]]
[[File:Driftveil Drawbridge anime.png|thumb|Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime]]
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:
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* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Village Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marvelous Bridge]]
* [[Marine Tube]]
* [[Marine Tube]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
 
====Routes====
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.


===Anime-exclusive locations===
In the anime, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the [[Decolore Islands]] to reach Kanto.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Unova color}}"
 
|- style="background:#{{Unova color}}; color: #fff"
====Animated series-exclusive====
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{Unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
! Location
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]]
| [[File:Absentia Natural Park.png|150px]]
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| [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| [[Antimony Research Lab]]
| style="text-align:left" |  A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}.
| style="text-align:left" |  A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the [[Meteonite]], which was stolen by {{TRT}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| [[File:Area 28.png|150px]]
| [[Area 28]]
| [[Area 28]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
| style="text-align:left" |  Area 28, located near {{rt|4|Unova}}, is notorious for its {{wp|Unidentified flying object|UFO}} sightings. [[Professor Icarus]] lived there to experiment on {{wp|dark matter}}. He also encountered an {{p|Elgyem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Astilbe Town.png|150px]]
| [[Astilbe Town]]
| [[Astilbe Town]]
| style="text-align:left" |  A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
| style="text-align:left" |  A town located between [[Mistralton City]] and [[Icirrus City]]. It has a [[Battle Club]], where [[Ash's Tepig]] met his [[Shamus|former Trainer]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[File:Pokemon Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Battle Club]]
| [[Battle Club]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
| style="text-align:left" |  Battle Clubs are facilities owned by [[Don George]]s. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| [[File:Clock tower anime.png|150px]]
| [[Clock tower]]
| [[Clock tower]]
| style="text-align:left" |  The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
| style="text-align:left" |  The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped a {{p|Darmanitan}} and its {{p|Darumaka}} friends save the tower from demolition.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Colossus Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[Colossus Ruins]]
| style="text-align:left" | The ruins of an ancient city in [[Desert Resort]]. The ruins and its treasure, a hall made of pure gold, are protected by numerous traps and a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}}, the titular Colossus.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Eindoak Town.png|150px]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| [[Eindoak Town]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
| style="text-align:left" |  Eindoak Town is the setting for the [[M14|fourteenth]] {{pkmn|movie}}. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, {{Ash}} befriends {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| [[File:Ferroseed Research Institute.png|150px]]
| [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| [[Ferroseed Research Institute]]
| style="text-align:left" |  The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
| style="text-align:left" |  The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between [[Icirrus City]] and [[Opelucid City]]. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by {{p|Ferroseed}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Flower Garden Troupe HQ.png|150px]]
| [[Flower Garden Troupe]]
| style="text-align:left" |  The headquarters for the Flower Garden Troupe, an all-female theater performers group which is managed by [[Ms. Chandler]]. It is located near [[Undella Town]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| [[File:Full Court.png|150px]]
| [[Full Court]]
| [[Full Court]]
| style="text-align:left" |  An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
| style="text-align:left" |  An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for {{p|Kyurem}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]]
| [[File:Hero Ruin.png|150px]]
| [[Hero's Ruin]]
| [[Hero's Ruin]]
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| [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| [[Kingdom of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
| style="text-align:left" |  Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved [[King of the People of the Vale|king]]. The [[Dragon Force]] supplies the kingdom with power.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| [[File:Litwick Mansion.png|150px]]
| [[Litwick Mansion]]
| [[Litwick Mansion]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
| style="text-align:left" |  Litwick Mansion is located along {{rt|4|Unova}} and was discovered by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four {{p|Litwick}} and a {{p|Lampent}}.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[File:Luxuria Town Battle Club.png|150px]]
| [[Luxuria Town]]
| [[Luxuria Town]]
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| [[Mistralton Tower]]
| [[Mistralton Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
| style="text-align:left" |  Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near [[Mistralton City]] that takes the place of the [[Celestial Tower]] from the games. Once a year, the [[Wishing Bell Festival]] is held in honor of it.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:N's Hideout.png|150px]]
| [[N's Hideout]]
| style="text-align:left" |  N's Hideout is a secret cottage where {{an|N}}, [[Anthea and Concordia|Anthea, and Concordia]] take refuge from [[Team Plasma]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]]
| [[File:New Tork City.png|150px]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| [[New Tork City]]
| style="text-align:left" |  New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]].  
| style="text-align:left" |  New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is [[Pokémon Hills]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Nimbasa Town.png|150px]]
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| [[Rainbow Valley]]
| [[Rainbow Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
| style="text-align:left" |  Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along {{rt|4|Unova}}. {{p|Cottonee}} gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| [[File:Roshan City.png|150px]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| [[Roshan City]]
| style="text-align:left" |  A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
| style="text-align:left" |  A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Stonesthrow Town.png|150px]]
| [[Stonesthrow Town]]
| [[Stonesthrow Town]]
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| [[Sword of the Vale]]
| [[Sword of the Vale]]
| style="text-align:left" |  The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
| style="text-align:left" |  The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of [[Kingdom of the Vale]]. One thousand years ago, the [[King of the People of the Vale]]'s sons, the [[Heroes of Truth and Ideals]], fought over the [[Dragon Force]] contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of {{OBP|Victini|M14}} and hundreds of {{p|Solosis}} and {{p|Duosion}} to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near [[Eindoak Town]].
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vertress Conference Stadium.png|150px]]
| [[File:Vertress City.png|150px]]
| [[Vertress City]]
| [[Vertress City]]
| style="text-align:left" |  Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.  
| style="text-align:left" |  Vertress City is a city close to [[Opelucid City]]. The [[Vertress Conference]] is held here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| [[File:Village of Dragons.png|150px]]
| [[Village of Dragons]]
| [[Village of Dragons]]
| style="text-align:left" |  The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the [[Elder]].
| style="text-align:left" |  The Village of Dragons is the [[hometown]] of {{an|Iris}}. It is a place where people raise and admire {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. Iris obtained her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} there from the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:White Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[File:White Ruins.png|150px]]
| [[White Ruins]]
| {{an|White Ruins}}
| style="text-align:left" |  Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the {{DL|Dragon Stones|Light Stone}} was located.
| style="text-align:left" |  Ancient ruins located near the [[Dragonspiral Tower]], above [[Icirrus City]]. It is here that the [[Light Stone]] was located.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| [[File:Windy Station.png|150px]]
| [[Windy Station]]
| [[Windy Station]]
| style="text-align:left" |  A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.  
| style="text-align:left" |  A station where the train to [[Roshan City]] stops and where travelers can buy {{p|Darumaka}} {{wp|bentou|boxed lunches}}.
|}
|}


====Mentioned only====
====Mentioned only====
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{| style="margin:auto; background:#{{unova color dark}}; border:2px solid #{{unova color}}; {{roundy|5px}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
! style="background:#{{unova color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Notes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Inakano Town]]
| [[Inakano Town]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]]
| Mentioned in [[BW105]], but was left unnamed in the English [[dub]]. It is the hometown of [[Russet]].
|}
|}
<br clear="left">


===Routes===
===Appearance===
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered {{rtn|1|Unova}}-{{rtn|23|Unova}}, paralleling the [[Kanto]] region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.
====Artwork====
<div style="overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden">
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova alt.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova B2W2.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova B2W2 alt.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}} by {{color2|000|Naoki Saito}}<ref name="UnovaBWIllust">[https://web.archive.org/web/20100608185209/http://chirarism.oops.jp/d/diary.cgi Archived main page of Saito's blog with a post mentioning his work on BW], the [https://web.archive.org/web/20110413084225/http://chirarism.oops.jp:80/d/diary.cgi?no=34 post] itself reveals the artwork he did work on</ref>
| Pre-release artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
| Artwork of Unova from {{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
|}
</div>


==Geography==
====In-game====
Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below [[Village Bridge]]. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges, the [[Skyarrow Bridge]], the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]], the [[Tubeline Bridge]], [[Marvelous Bridge]], and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon league since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the {{un|Pokémon League}} is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of the two largest cities in the Pokémon world, [[Castelia City]] and [[Nimbasa City]], as well as [[Opelucid City]] further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color}}; font-size:80%"
 
|-
Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as [[Striaton City]] and [[Castelia City]]. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. [[Castelia City]], a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. [[Nuvema Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Desert Resort|desert]], a [[Chargestone Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. There are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version, with Pokémon White these changes make the geography more rural looking, while in Pokémon Black these changes are more technological in appearance.
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova.png]]
===Climate===
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Unova 2.png]]
{{main|Seasons}}
|-
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.
| Unova as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Pokémon Black and White}}
 
| Unova as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}
Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Hilbert Mindscape.png|256px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Rosa Mindscape.png|256px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Hilbert (Masters)|Hilbert}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| {{color2|000|Rosa (Masters)|Rosa}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}


==Unova League==
==Unova League==
{{main|Unova League}}
{{main|Unova League}}
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.
The Unova League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] at the {{un|Pokémon League}} building.


===Gym Leaders===
===Gym Leaders===
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
===={{2v2|Black|White}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Unova color dark}}; border:4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=9 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-  
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
! style="background:#{{unova color dark}}" colspan="9" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|- style="background: #{{unova color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{unova color dark}}"
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! colspan="6" align="center" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
! colspan="6" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|-
|-
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="6" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}</small>
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}</small>
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]]<br>'''{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}</small>
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | '''{{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}'''<br><small>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ<br>Sanyou City}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCilan.png]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan}}<br><small>{{color|{{grass color dark}}|デント Dent}}</small>
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSChili.png]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Chili}}<br><small>{{color|{{fire color dark}}|ポッド Pod}}</small>
| style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:VSCress.png]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cress}}<br><small>{{color|{{water color dark}}|コーン Corn}}</small>
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | {{color2|{{??? color dark}}|Striaton City}}<br><small>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|サンヨウシティ<br>Sanyou City}}</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|{{fire color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}" | {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]]<br>{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}
| style="background:#{{??? color light}}" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]]<br>'''{{color|{{??? color dark}}|Trio Badge}}'''
|- style="background:#{{??? color}}"
|-
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSLenora.png|ldr=Lenora|djap=アロエ|drm=Aloe|loc=Nacrene City|cjap=シッポウシティ|crm=Shippou City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
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{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|col=6|tcol=3|pic=VSBrycen.png|ldr=Brycen|djap=ハチク|drm=Hachiku|loc=Icirrus City|cjap=セッカシティ|crm=Sekka City|bdg=Freeze|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga{{sup/5|B}}|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris{{sup/5|W}}|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldrb2|type=Dragon|col=3|tcol=3|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/5|B}}</span>|pic2=VSIris.png|ldr2=Iris|djap2=アイリス|drm2=Iris<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/5|W}}</span>|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
|}
|}


===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
===={{2v2|Black|White|2}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Unova color}}" colspan=7 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unova color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{unova color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-  
|-  
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova League}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Generation V}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}}" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
! style="background: #{{unova color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{unova color light}}|Unova}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="4" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! colspan="1" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color|{{unova color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}};" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Badge}}
|-
{{gldr|type=Normal|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Normal|col=4|pic=VSCheren 2.png|ldr=Cheren|djap=チェレン|drm=Cheren|loc=Aspertia City|cjap=ヒオウギシティ|crm=Hiougi City|bdg=Basic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|col=4|pic=VSRoxie.png|ldr=Roxie|djap=ホミカ|drm=Homika|loc=Virbank City|cjap=タチワキシティ|crm=Tachiwaki City|bdg=Toxic|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|col=4|pic=VSBurgh.png|ldr=Burgh|djap=アーティ|drm=Arty|loc=Castelia City|cjap=ヒウンシティ|crm=Hiun City|bdg=Insect|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|col=4|pic=VSElesa 2.png|ldr=Elesa|djap=カミツレ|drm=Kamitsure|loc=Nimbasa City|cjap=ライモンシティ|crm=Raimon City|bdg=Bolt|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Ground|col=4|pic=VSClay.png|ldr=Clay|djap=ヤーコン|drm=Yakon|loc=Driftveil City|cjap=ホドモエシティ|crm=Hodomoe City|bdg=Quake|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Flying|col=4|pic=VSSkyla.png|ldr=Skyla|djap=フウロ|drm=Huuro|loc=Mistralton City|cjap=フキヨセシティ|crm=Fukiyose City|bdg=Jet|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Dragon|col=4|pic=VSDrayden.png|ldr=Drayden|djap=シャガ|drm=Shaga|loc=Opelucid City|cjap=ソウリュウシティ|crm=Souryuu City|bdg=Legend|px=50}}
{{gldrb|type=Water|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
{{gldr|type=Water|col=4|pic=VSMarlon.png|ldr=Marlon|djap=シズイ|drm=Shizui|loc=Humilau City|cjap=セイガイハシティ|crm=Seigaiha City|bdg=Wave|px=50}}
|}
|}


====Elite Four and Champion====
===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}}
{{elt/h|col=2|col2=4|gen=V|l={{unova color light}}|d={{unova color dark}}|league=Unova}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSShauntal.png|m=Shauntal|mjap=シキミ|mrm=Shikimi}}
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{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|pic=VSGrimsley.png|m=Grimsley|mjap=ギーマ|mrm=Giima}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Psychic|pic=VSCaitlin.png|m=Caitlin|mjap=カトレア|mrm=Cattleya}}
{{eltb2|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku{{sup/5|BW}}|type2=Dragon|pic2=VSIris 2.png|m2=Iris|mjap2=アイリス|mrm2=Iris{{sup/5|B2W2}}}}
{{eltb2|type=Alder|t=Various|pic=VSAlder.png|m=Alder|mjap=アデク|mrm=Adeku<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/5|BW}}</span>|type2=Dragon|pic2=VSIris cropped.png|m2=Iris|mjap2=アイリス|mrm2=Iris<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/5|B2W2}}</span>}}
|}
 
==BB League==
{{main|Blueberry Academy#BB League|Blueberry Academy → BB League}}
[[Blueberry Academy]] has its own unofficial [[Pokémon League]], referred to as the BB League, which is used as a ranking system to determine the strongest Trainer in the school. Unlike the [[Unova League]], this League has no [[Gym Leader]]s. Instead, a Trainer of a high-enough rank may take on an [[Elite Four]] member's Elite Trial, then the Elite Four member themselves, and, if victorious against all four of them, the {{pkmn|Champion}}.
 
===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=IX|l={{Indigo Disk color light}}|d={{Indigo Disk color dark}}|league=BB}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSCrispin.png|m=Crispin|mjap=アカマツ|mrm=Akamatsu|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSAmarys.png|m=Amarys|mjap=ネリネ|mrm=Nerine|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Fairy|pic=VSLacey.png|m=Lacey|mjap=タロ|mrm=Taro|size=x100px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrayton.png|m=Drayton|mjap=カキツバタ|mrm=Kakitsubata|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|type=Violet|t=Various|pic=VSKieran 3.png|m=Kieran|mjap=スグリ|mrm=Suguri|size=x100px}}
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Unova is the first main series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
* Unova is the first [[core series]] [[region]] to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
** Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21.
* Unova is the only region without:
* Unova is the only region without:
** a [[Safari Zone]]
** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]] in the generations that introduced Gyms.<!--Do not remove this. It says "actual or FORMER". Jasmine is a former Rock-type Gym Leader, and the Montenevera gym was originally run by Ms. Tyme, a Rock specialist.-->
** a [[Bicycle Shop]]
** a new {{type|Psychic}} specialist, as [[Caitlin]] was introduced in [[Generation IV]], although she could not be battled until Generation V.
** an actual or former {{type|Rock}} [[Gym]]
** a regional [[Pokédex]] that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type first partner Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000).
** a regional Pokédex that starts with a {{type|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (although the Grass-type starter Pokémon is still entry #001, its Pokédex starts with {{p|Victini}} as #000)
** the [[List of Pokémon by evolutionary line|evolutionary lines]] of {{p|Pikachu}} and/or {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex.
** the [[Evolution family|evolution families]] of {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Tentacool}}, {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Magikarp}} in its regional Pokédex
** an [[origin mark]].
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
* Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
** Unova is also the only main series region not to have an "O" sound in its Japanese name.
** According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Unova's Japanese name was translated into different languages of the games so that players who do not speak Japanese can still understand the meaning behind the name.<ref>(February 10, 2011). [https://www.bisafans.de/spiele/editionen/schwarz-weiss/gamefreak2.php Interview with Game Freak in London] by Bisafans (Page 2) (German)</ref>
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* Except [[Black City]] and [[White Forest]], all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
* In some UK pre-release material, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* In some pre-release material in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, Unova was referred to as '''Alleos'''.
* Unova is the region with the most [[Gym Leader]]s, with 14 in total.
* Unova is tied with [[Galar]] with the most [[Gym Leader]]s in a single region, with 14 in total.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] also has all of its Gyms in cities, but only has eight Gyms.
* Unova has the most [[Gym]]s in cities, with all eleven of them. [[Sinnoh]] and [[Kalos]] both also have all of their Gyms in cities, but only have eight Gyms each.
* Unova is the only main series region where none of its cities and towns share the same background music.
* Unova is the only region in which multiple gyms specialize in the same type: the [[Striaton Gym]] (which also specializes in {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Fire}}) and the [[Humilau Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Water}} types, and the [[Nacrene Gym]] and [[Aspertia Gym]] both specialize in {{t|Normal}} types.
* Unova, in Black 2 and White 2, has more locations to which the player can {{m|Fly}} than any other region, with 24.
* Unova is the only region to have two [[Victory Road]]s.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Unova is "Unovan", as mentioned in {{p|Terrakion}}'s [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]] Pokédex entry.
* The northwestern and northeastern portions of Unova are, in-game, incongruous with one another; the western side is larger in the north-south direction than the eastern side.
* Junichi Masuda chose New York as the basis for the Unova region with Pokémon musical concerts in mind; he had his music arranged and performed in Pokémon-themed concerts held in {{wp|Kantō region|Kantō}}, {{wp|Kansai region|Kansai}}, {{wp|Kyushu}}, and {{wp|Hokkaidō}} (the real-life basis for the regions Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh respectively), and he had wanted to hold a similar concert in New York due to the many musical theaters found in Manhattan. Ultimately, the plan never came through due to complications, such as having to fly all the musicians and instruments to the United States.<ref name=Iwata/>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Unova color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unova color}}"
|-  
|-
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
| French
|Unys
| Unys
|From ''un'' (one) and ''uni'' (united).
| From ''un'' (one), ''unité'' (unity), and ''États-Unis'' (United States)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Einall
| From ''Eins'' (one) and ''Alles'' (all)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Unima
| From ''una'' (one) and ''anima'' (soul)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | Spanish
| Teselia{{tt|*|European Spanish}}
| From ''tesela'' ({{wp|tessera}}), referencing the various settlements named after ceramic materials that can be used as tesserae to form a mosaic
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Unova{{tt|*|Latin American Spanish}}
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 하나 ''Hana''
| From 하나 ''hana'' (one)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 合眾 / 合众 ''Hézhòng''
|rowspan="2"| From 合眾 / 合众 ''hézhòng / hapjung'' (united), referencing {{tt|合眾為一 / 合众为一|Hézhòng Wéiyī / Hapjung Wàihyāt}} (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}''), and {{tt|合眾國 / 合众国|Hézhòngguó / Hapjunggwok}} ({{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 合眾 ''Hapjung''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Portuguese, Danish,<br>Indonesian, Malay, Dutch,<br>Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
| Unova
| From its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Γιούνοβα ''Gioúnova''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|German
| Hebrew
|Einall
| יונובה ''Yonovah''
|From ''eins'' (one) and ''alles'' (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one".
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Italian
| Hindi
|Unima
| युनोवा ''Unova''
|From ''uno'' (one) and possibly from ''anima'' (soul).
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
| Russian
|Teselia<br>{{tt|Unova|Latin American Spanish dub of the anime}}
| Юнова ''Yunova''
|From ''tesela'', Spanish for {{wp|tessera}}, a ceramic mosaic piece. It can be related to the names of the regional locations, which are based on ceramic materials that can be used to make tesserae and form a mosaic.
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| Tamil
|하나 ''Hana''
| யுனோவா ''Unova''
|From 하나 (one).
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| Telugu
|合眾/合众<br>''Hézhòng''
| యూనోవా ''Unova''
|Means "united", "involving everyone", "to assemble the multitude".<br>Possibly derived from {{tt|合眾為一|Hézhòng wéi Yī}} (''{{wp|E pluribus unum}}'') or {{tt|合眾國|Hézhòngguó}} (literally, the phrase {{wp|United States (disambiguation)|United States}}).
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Thai
|合眾<br>''Hapjung''
| อิชชู ''Isshu''
|Same as Mandarin name.
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Isshu
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
|}
{{-}}


==See also==
==See also==
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s}}
* {{game|Black and White|s|4=2}}
* {{B2W2}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Black and White locations|*]]
[[Category:Black and White locations|*]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations|*]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 locations|*]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet locations|*]]


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[[it:Unima]]
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[[ja:イッシュ地方]]
[[pl:Unova]]
[[zh:合众地区]]
[[pt:Unova]]
[[zh:合众地方]]

Latest revision as of 20:28, 19 September 2024

Unova イッシュ地方
Isshu region
Unova B2W2 alt.png
Artwork of the Unova region from Black 2 and White 2
Introduction Pokémon Black and White
Professor Professor Juniper
Professor Burnet
First partner Pokémon Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott
Regional Villains Team Plasma
Team Rocket (anime only)
League
Pokémon League Unova League
League Location Pokémon League (Unova; games)
Vertress City (Unova; anime)
Pokédex
Pokédex List Unova Pokédex
 (Old Unova Pokédex)
 (New Unova Pokédex)
Anime
Series Pokémon the Series: Black & White
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Season(s) Black & White (14)
Rival Destinies (15)
Adventures in Unova (16)
Journeys (23)
Master Journeys (24)
Games
Generation V, IX
Games Black and White
Black 2 and White 2
Scarlet and Violet (The Indigo Disk)
Manga
Adventures Debut Fussing and Fighting

The Unova region (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu region) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, while a school in Unova called Blueberry Academy was introduced as the setting of The Indigo Disk expansion of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. It was the fifth core series region to be introduced.

Unova is stated to be far away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh; the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of other regions. According to Junichi Masuda, the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the New York City metropolitan area.[1][2] Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes. The region also has several cultural references to the country where this state is located, the United States of America.

Etymology and design concept

Etymology

Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ Isshu, is derived from the Japanese word for "one variety", 一種 isshu, or 1種類 isshurui. According to the game director Masuda, this is to express that although the region is diverse in species and race, they are all the same as living creatures when seen from a distance.[3]

The region's English name contains the Spanish word uno (one),[4] and possibly also the English word united (as in the United States) and the Latin words unum (one) and nova (new). The name also sounds like parts of the phrase "United States of America".

Design concept

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Unova
The map of North America showing the Unova region as the New York metropolitan area.

Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. One of the largest cities in Unova, Castelia City, is based on Lower Manhattan, but to the immediate north of Castelia is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a vast desert. Nimbasa City, which is to the north of Castelia City, could be a reference to Broadway, which is located in Manhattan. Nacrene City, with its restored storehouses, is reminiscent of the ubiquitous lofts in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The division of Unova may also be a reference to the Boroughs of New York City. The Skyarrow Bridge is a reference to the Brooklyn Bridge, which connects Brooklyn and Manhattan. The Battle Subway is a reference to the New York City Subway, which is the most extensive public transit system in the world, as well as one of the oldest.

History

Location of Unova in the Pokémon world, according to the anime

Dated history

  • 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the Relic items were created.
  • 2,500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the Relic Castle was flourishing and the Darmanitan in front of it went to sleep.
  • 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, an ultra-rich family purchased and named the Liberty Garden.
  • 200 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, Village Bridge was constructed after the local river burst its banks, flooding the settlement that stood there previously.
  • 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, the warehouses of Nacrene City were constructed.
  • 100 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, Klink started appearing in Chargestone Cave.
  • 50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Black and White, Elgyem was seen for the first time when it appeared from far in the desert.

Undated history

  • "Thousands of years ago"
    • In mythology, Unova was created by uniting the warring peoples of the land by twin heroes using a single powerful dragon, which led both to become kings. However, the brothers started to argue over their beliefs; the elder brother sought truth and the younger brother sought ideals. Their arguments somehow split the single dragon into Reshiram, who sided with the older brother, and Zekrom, who sided with the younger brother. Since they were both born from the same dragon neither could defeat the other and the brothers declared that there was no right side. However, eventually their sons continued the fight and both the dragons started to battle again, destroying the Unova region with their fire and lightning. Reshiram and Zekrom's bodies were destroyed and changed into the Light and Dark Stones respectively.
    • Sometime after the original dragon had been split into Reshiram and Zekrom, one of the two brothers and their respective dragon created the Relic Castle, which was the seat of a new civilization for people and Pokémon.
    • Kyurem is thought to have appeared around this time, however, there are two conflicting legends that reveal its origins:
      • An old legend in Lacunosa Town describes Kyurem as an extraterrestrial Pokémon that came to the Pokémon world within an icy meteor, creating the Giant Chasm. It's said it'd take people and Pokémon and eat them, which led to the construction of the giant wall surrounding the town.
      • An old legend told by Drayden describes Kyurem as a third dragon created by the leftovers of the original dragon, lacking truth and ideals after the creation of Reshiram and Zekrom, only capable to retrieve one of them by absofusing with one of the two dragons through the DNA Splicers.
  • At some point in the distant past, a civil war broke out in Unova that caused an intense forest fire. The many Pokémon that lived in the forest became trapped, though luckily the Swords of Justice came in to save them—Terrakion moved away boulders that blocked their escape route, Virizion used its nimble movements to protect Pokémon from looming flames, and Cobalion led the scared Pokémon out of the forest. These Pokémon would later become responsible for ending the war before disappearing into myths. However, the forest was still burned to the ground in the end, resulting in the trio finding a lone Pokémon; Keldeo, that they decided took in as their own.
  • After Keldeo's adoption, it started being taught the knowledge and moves necessary to survive by the Swords of Justice. Over time however, Keldeo began to surpass its teachers and eventually decided to leave the trio, but it is unknown why it left.
  • A legend says that in the past, Thundurus and Tornadus once raced across Unova, tearing up the lands with their respective weather-controlling powers, not caring about settlements and creatures in their path. Landorus, seeing the massive destruction the pair had brought to the region and its inhabitants, is said to have punished them so that they would never repeat their actions.
  • It's said that Meloetta once entertained the people of Unova with song and dance, but when sorrow filled the hearts of people, Meloetta lost both this melody and its red shoes.

Contemporary history

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Pokémon Black and White

In contemporary history, a present containing three first partner Pokémon—one each for Cheren, Bianca, and Hilda/Hilbert—was sent to Hilda/Hilbert's house in Nuvema Town by Professor Juniper on their mothers' request, so that they could each start their Pokémon journeys through the Unova region, challenging each of Unova's eight Gyms in order to collect Badges and eventually reach the Pokémon League. During their travels, Hilda/Hilbert met and battled with the members of Team Plasma many times, including their king, N, and encountered the mysterious Shadow Triad, with events coming to a head at Dragonspiral Tower, where N managed to awaken and capture ZekromB/ReshiramW, inviting Hilda/Hilbert to face him after they had beaten the Pokémon League and resurrected ReshiramB/ZekromW from the Light StoneB/Dark StoneW. On retrieving the appropriate stone from Nacrene Museum and defeating the Elite Four, Hilda/Hilbert reached the Champion's room, where N was waiting for them, having just defeated the Champion Alder. N then summoned his castle, which rose out of the earth surrounding the Pokémon League; Team Plasma had been working tirelessly for years prior to build the fortress around the Pokémon League right under their nose, overworking the Pokémon gifted to them by Trainers they had emotionally manipulated into doing so for this purpose. N then invites Hilda/Hilbert into the castle to battle him in order to test the strength of their convictions.

On entering the castle, Hilda/Hilbert are ambushed by all of the Seven Sages (except Ghetsis), who planned to defeat them so that their king's reign would be unopposed. Fortunately, Bianca arrived, bringing all the Gym Leaders of the region that she was able find, which includes all of them except for Chili, Cress, and Cilan, whom Bianca claimed she could not contact in time. The Gym Leaders then opted to engage the Seven Sages in battle on Hilda/Hilbert's behalf, so that they were able to ascend through the castle and defeat N. Eventually, Hilda/Hilbert reached Team Plasma's King in the throne room, where N summoned his member of the Tao trio, who subsequently came crashing through the farthest wall of the room. The presence of ZekromB/ReshiramW then activated the player's dormant stone, which emerged from the Bag and transformed into its counterpart, ReshiramB/ZekromW. The latter then allowed Hilda/Hilbert to attempt to capture them and after doing so, Hilda/Hilbert proceeded to defeat N in the ensuing battle.

N's loss to his opponent caused Ghetsis to storm into the room in rage, insisting that N was a complete failure and a freak and revealing his true motivation for Team Plasma. By separating all other Pokémon from their Trainers, while Team Plasma retained their own, he, as leader of the group (acting through N), would have been left in a position of power from which he could have dominated the world. However, his delusions of grandeur were cut short by his defeat in a final Pokémon battle at the hands of Hilda/Hilbert followed by his arrest. N, however, was not arrested and subsequently flew from the land on ReshiramW/ZekromB in order to do some soul searching in light of Ghetsis's revelations. He was not seen again in Unova, but there is a rumor that someone with a strong resemblance to N was spotted somewhere in a far-off region. Hilda/Hilbert then continued the rest of their journey, managing to also cover eastern Unova, (becoming the first person to successfully operate the Poké Transfer), locate and aid in the arrest of the remaining Seven Sages, and eventually return to the League to defeat the Pokémon League Champion Alder themselves. Afterwards, after some time reflecting, Bianca decides to become an assistant to Professor Juniper to aid in her research, and Hilda/Hilbert leaves Unova to search for N.

Between Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

During the two years between the events of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, construction of the road between Castelia City and Nimbasa City through the desert was either completed and a small settlement was established on this roadB2, or abandoned after ancient ruins were discovered in the sand and excavatedW2. The gate between Route 4 and Nimbasa City was expanded into Join Avenue. The construction in the south of Driftveil City was completed, with the Pokémon World Tournament taking the place of the Cold Storage. The Entralink's moat was drained or dried up, and a different type of Entree now grows in the center. A section was taken out of a mountain to the east, with Lentimas Town built in the new space.

Significant construction occurred in Undella Town, with the Riches moving away (except for the father) and their house being demolished; in its place, many new villas were built. In this construction effort, the mountain was dug away to the point where construction workers dug an entrance into Reversal Mountain. In addition, the Marine Tube was constructed between Undella Town and Humilau City.

Furthermore, Victory Road has collapsed. As a result, Route 10 is closed and replaced by another path, Route 22 and Route 23. Also, the entrance to Challenger's Cave has collapsed.

Additionally, the coastline of Unova has changed between the games.

As revealed via Memory Link, Ghetsis reforms Team Plasma during this period.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Nate/Rosa receives their first Pokémon from Bianca in their hometown of Aspertia City. Together with Hugh, who hopes to take back his sister's Purrloin from Team Plasma, the duo takes on the new lineup of Gyms in the Unova region. After Nate/Rosa earns the Legend Badge from Drayden, Team Plasma attacks Opelucid City, covering the city in unbreakable ice. The Shadow Triad takes the opportunity to steal the DNA Splicers from Opelucid Gym. Nate/Rosa and Hugh chase Team Plasma to Humilau City, where after earning their final badge, the Wave Badge, they confront Zinzolin, Colress, and the Shadow Triad at the Giant Chasm. After the Triad releases Hugh's sister's Purrloin, now a Liepard, Hugh tells Nate/Rosa to go ahead and confront Team Plasma's leader, Ghetsis.

Just before Ghetsis freezes Nate/Rosa alive with Kyurem's Glaciate, N flies in on ZekromB2/ReshiramW2, saving them. However, Ghetsis uses Kyurem's power to turn ZekromB2/ReshiramW2 back into an orb, then uses the DNA Splicers to fuse it with Kyurem, turning it into BlackB2/WhiteW2 Kyurem. Nate/Rosa knocks out Kyurem, causing the two Dragon-type Pokémon to separate, then defeats an enraged Ghetsis. Thankful, N suggests that Nate/Rosa proceed to the Pokémon League. Heeding his words, Nate/Rosa ascend Victory Road, defeats the Elite Four, and emerges victorious in battle with the new Champion, Iris.

After returning home, Hugh's sister thanks the player for helping her big brother, and tells Nate/Rosa that she has been dreaming of a Zoroark calling Nate/Rosa's name. At Hugh's suggestion, Nate/Rosa returns to Victory Road, finding a Zoroark that leads them to the ruins of N's Castle, where N and Reshiram/Zekrom challenge them to battle. After being defeated, N says goodbye to his dragon and releases it by asking it to turn back into an orb to give to Nate/Rosa. Nate/Rosa climbs to the top of Dragonspiral Tower, and faces ZekromB2/ReshiramW2 again, this time, in an attempt to capture it. After this is done, N returns and tells the player that Kyurem has reawakened. With this, Nate/Rosa heads to the Giant Chasm again, catches Kyurem in its normal form, and recovers the lost DNA Splicers.

Between Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Blueberry Academy was established by Cyrano, located underwater off the coast of Unova, and formed close ties with the historic Naranja AcademyS/Uva AcademyV in Paldea by becoming its sister school.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

The Teal Mask

An annual school trip is held by the two sister schools. Four students of Paldea's Naranja AcademyS/Uva AcademyV, which includes Florian/Juliana, and two students of Unova's Blueberry Academy, Kieran and Carmine, alongside their teacher, Briar, participate in the trip to the siblings's homeland, Kitakami. After meeting Florian/Juliana and continuously losing to them, and having the Legendary Pokémon he's long idolized, Ogerpon, choose them over him, Kieran develops an overwhelming compulsion to become stronger and defeat them. He, Carmine, and Briar return to Blueberry Academy a little early due to developments concerning the Great Crater of Paldea.

Between The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk

Pushing himself to grow stronger in order to defeat his rival, Kieran conquers the BB League and becomes Blueberry Academy's new Champion after defeating Drayton, at the cost of skipping sleep and making the atmosphere in the school's League Club unpleasant for everyone else. Meanwhile, Carmine assisted Briar as they travelled to many different regions. Thanks to her discoveries about Terastallization, she installs a giant sphere called Terarium Core in the ceiling of the school's undersea Terarium dome, enabling the students and staff members to start utilizing the Terastal phenomenon.

The Indigo Disk

Florian/Juliana is invited to Blueberry Academy as an exchange student. Drayton, the school's former Champion and a member of its Elite Four, invites the new exchange student to participate in the BB League, hoping to restore the genuine love Kieran once had for battling. After clearing the four Elite Trials and defeating the Elite Four, Florian/Juliana is granted the right to challenge Kieran. They emerge victorious, becoming the new BB League Champion. Although Kieran initially retains his obsession to defeat his rival, a subsequent adventure in Paldea's Area Zero makes him see the error of his ways and become friends with Florian/Juliana once again.

At some point, the photographer Perrin started working at Blueberry Academy to take snapshots of the Terarium and students for upcoming marketing. She meets Florian/Juliana again in the Terarium and thanks them for the help they gave her in tracking down the Bloodmoon Beast in Kitakami. She also reveals them a "hot tip" after taking candid shots of them catching 200 Pokémon in the Terarium, the hot tip are pictures of Gouging FireS/Iron BoulderV and Raging BoltS/Iron CrownV in Paldea's Area Zero. After Florian/Juliana find and catch both of them, they speak to Perrin again, who's surprised to see both Paradox Pokémon were indeed real before taking some photos of them as well.

Geography

Unova is divided by two rivers that lead into an ocean to the south of it. These rivers cannot be surfed on, with the exception of the river directly below Village Bridge. It divides Unova into central and eastern peninsulas and a western landmass. These three landmasses are connected by five bridges: the Skyarrow Bridge, the Driftveil Drawbridge, the Tubeline Bridge, Marvelous Bridge, and the Village Bridge. The eastern part of Unova is further divided by mountains that makes a southeast part and northeast part. The southeastern part is important to Trainers who want to compete in the Pokémon League since two Gyms are located there, but the northeastern part is not since there are no Gyms there and it mostly has tourism, as evidenced by the amount of people speaking foreign languages. Further away from this bundle of towns is where the Pokémon League is located. Interestingly, the northeastern part is the only place in the region to find Pokémon species foreign to Unova outside of Swarms. The central peninsula of Unova consists of two of the largest cities in the Pokémon world, Castelia City and Nimbasa City, as well as Opelucid City further north, all of which contain Gyms. Every bridge in Unova connects to the central part of the region from either the east or west. The western side contains medium-sized towns and more varied landscapes but it also has three Gyms there, making it another destination to visit for any Pokémon Trainer.

Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. The region features 21 settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as Striaton City and Castelia City. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do, such as Humilau City, which has mostly wooden buildings on platforms above the ocean. Castelia City, a sprawling metropolis, is one of the largest cities in the Pokémon world. Nuvema Town, which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert Professor Juniper, is smaller and quieter. Black CityBB2, a version-exclusive city. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which is also version-exclusive, White ForestWW2), a desert, a magnetic cave and areas where the move Dive can be used outside of battle.

Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region, for there are several aesthetic differences in the region depending on the version. In Pokémon White and White 2, these changes make the geography more rural-looking, while in Pokémon Black and Black 2, these changes are more modern or technological in appearance. Locations that fall into the category are Opelucid City, Mistralton City, Reversal Mountain, and Route 4B2W2.

Climate

Main article: Season (game mechanic)

The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.

Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.

Demographics

The Unova region has a total population of 949, including all the towns, cities and areas. Upon its introduction in Generation V, it was the largest region by population and is currently the third largest region by population.

Notable locations

Settlements

Map Name Population Description
Black White
Black 2 White 2
Nuvema Town Winter BW.png Nuvema Town 10 A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming.
Accumula Town Winter BW.png Accumula Town 30 This town offers great views due to its many hills.
Striaton City Summer B2W2.png Striaton City 46 Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate.
Nacrene City Summer B2W2.png Nacrene City 54 A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago.
Castelia City.png Castelia City 130BW
137B2W2
A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds.
Nimbasa City Summer B2W2.png Nimbasa City 239 A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks.
Driftveil City Summer B2W2.png Driftveil City 70 A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region.
Mistralton City Summer B2.png Mistralton City Summer W2.png Mistralton City 37BW
31B2W2
Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane.
Icirrus City Summer B2W2.png Icirrus City 26 In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see.
Opelucid City Summer B2.png Opelucid City Summer W2.png Opelucid City 52 A convenient city of rapid change, showing no traces of the past.BB2

A city that respects history and values old things.WW2

Pokémon League BW.png Pokémon League 10 Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here.
Lacunosa Town Summer B2W2.png Lacunosa Town 16 A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork.
Undella Town Winter B2W2.png Undella Town 15 A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations.
Black City and White Forest.png Black CityBB2 45 A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it.
Black City and White Forest.png White ForestWW2 25 A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature.
Anville Town Summer B2W2.png Anville Town 13 A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul.
Aspertia City Winter B2W2.png Aspertia CityB2W2 30 A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova.
Floccesy Town Spring B2W2.png Floccesy TownB2W2 17 The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings.
Virbank City Spring B2W2.png Virbank CityB2W2 40 A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents.
Lentimas Town B2W2.png Lentimas TownB2W2 12 The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay.
Humilau City Spring B2W2.png Humilau CityB2W2 32 A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands.

Landmarks

Battle Subway map showing various destinations in the Greater Unova region
Bridges and tunnels
Driftveil Drawbridge, as seen in the anime

Given that Unova is spread across three strips of land divided by two rivers, a number of bridges and an underwater tunnel exist to allow free movement across the region. Each of them has its own characteristic features and are even popular tourist attractions; they are:

Routes

Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered 1-23, paralleling the Kanto region's numbering system and emphasizing Unova's dissociation from the previous four regions.

In the anime, it is also far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh that travelling to or from the region required either via airplane (as Ash and Delia did to arrive in Unova) or by ship (as evidenced by the return journey), the latter also requiring passage through the Decolore Islands to reach Kanto.

Animated series-exclusive

Picture Location Description
Absentia Natural Park.png Absentia Natural Park A verdant park that houses extremely rare Panna Lotus flowers. It's currently home to the Genesect Army.
Ambiga Town.png Ambiga Town Ambiga Town is a town that is located between Mistralton City and Icirrus City. The Clubsplosion tournament is held here.
Antimony Research Lab.png Antimony Research Lab A top secret lab located somewhere in Unova. It holds all research data on the Meteonite, which was stolen by Team Rocket.
Area 28.png Area 28 Area 28, located near Route 4, is notorious for its UFO sightings. Professor Icarus lived there to experiment on dark matter. He also encountered an Elgyem.
Astilbe Town.png Astilbe Town A town located between Mistralton City and Icirrus City. It has a Battle Club, where Ash's Tepig met his former Trainer.
Pokemon Battle Club.png Battle Club Battle Clubs are facilities owned by Don Georges. There are many Battle Clubs across the Unova region. They have various features including a gymnasium, swimming pool to train Pokémon, and computers that display Trainer information.
Clock tower anime.png Clock tower The clock tower is an old unnamed landmark that stands in an unnamed town in Unova. Ash and his friends helped a Darmanitan and its Darumaka friends save the tower from demolition.
Colossus Ruins.png Colossus Ruins The ruins of an ancient city in Desert Resort. The ruins and its treasure, a hall made of pure gold, are protected by numerous traps and a giant Golurk, the titular Colossus.
Eindoak Town.png Eindoak Town Eindoak Town is the setting for the fourteenth movie. It is the ancestral home of the "People of the Vale." During the battle tournament held for the village's Harvest Festival, Ash befriends Victini, a rare Pokémon that inhabits Eindoak Town.
Ferroseed Research Institute.png Ferroseed Research Institute The Ferroseed Research Institute is a facility located in a town between Icirrus City and Opelucid City. Research is being conducted here on the moss produced by Ferroseed.
Flower Garden Troupe HQ.png Flower Garden Troupe The headquarters for the Flower Garden Troupe, an all-female theater performers group which is managed by Ms. Chandler. It is located near Undella Town.
Full Court.png Full Court An abandoned mine which is located within a mountain crater. It serves as a home for Kyurem.
Hero Ruin.png Hero's Ruin The Hero's Ruin, located near Chargestone Cave, and said to be where the Black Hero communicated to Zekrom. Cedric Juniper was researching them. It is protected by a Sigilyph and multiple Cofagrigus.
Kingdom of the Vale.png Kingdom of the Vale Kingdom of the Vale was once home of the "People of the Vale" and ruled by a beloved king. The Dragon Force supplies the kingdom with power.
Litwick Mansion.png Litwick Mansion Litwick Mansion is located along Route 4 and was discovered by Ash and his friends while trying to escape the rain. It is home to four Litwick and a Lampent.
Luxuria Town Battle Club.png Luxuria Town Luxuria Town is located somewhere between Striaton City and Nacrene City. Luxuria Town has its own Battle Club which is run by the local Don George. Ash had his second battle with Trip here and lost.
Milos Island.png Milos Island Milos Island is an island off the coast of Driftveil City. It is home to the Abundant Shrine where Landorus sleeps. Connected to the island are two smaller islands that house the shrines of Tornadus and Thundurus who also rest peacefully.
Mistralton Tower.png Mistralton Tower Mistralton Tower is a treasured landmark that was built near Mistralton City that takes the place of the Celestial Tower from the games. Once a year, the Wishing Bell Festival is held in honor of it.
N's Hideout.png N's Hideout N's Hideout is a secret cottage where N, Anthea, and Concordia take refuge from Team Plasma.
New Tork City.png New Tork City New Tork City is a sprawling coastal metropolis with many skyscrapers. Located in the middle is Pokémon Hills.
Nimbasa Town.png Nimbasa Town Nimbasa Town is located south of Nimbasa City. Ash mistakes the town for Nimbasa City at first when he asks where the Gym is until Luke explains that they're two different places. Nimbasa Town is where Ash and his friends take part in the Club Battle Tournament.
Pokémon Hills.png Pokémon Hills A very large and green park located right in the middle of New Tork City. Many Pokémon find their home here.
Rainbow Valley.png Rainbow Valley Rainbow Valley exists somewhere along Route 4. Cottonee gather at Rainbow Valley after finding their partner, riding on what is known as the "Diamond Breeze" while holding hands in order to get there. Ash and his friends visit Rainbow Valley after helping a Cottonee win over a love interest.
Roshan City.png Roshan City A sprawling city accessible by train. Underneath it are disused subway tunnels. One of the old subway stations has been transformed into a museum for old transportation devices.
Stonesthrow Town.png Stonesthrow Town A town located between Icirrus City and Opelucid City. Just outside the town is an enormous mansion were Mr. Hatterly and his daughter live.
Sword of the Vale.png Sword of the Vale The Sword of Vale is a castle that was once at the center of Kingdom of the Vale. One thousand years ago, the King of the People of the Vale's sons, the Heroes of Truth and Ideals, fought over the Dragon Force contained within the castle, causing the Dragon Force to corrupt the land beneath the Kingdom of Vale. The king used the power of Victini and hundreds of Solosis and Duosion to move the castle, containing all of the People of the Vale, to the top of a mountain. The castle now stands near Eindoak Town.
Vertress City.png Vertress City Vertress City is a city close to Opelucid City. The Vertress Conference is held here.
Village of Dragons.png Village of Dragons The Village of Dragons is the hometown of Iris. It is a place where people raise and admire Dragon-type Pokémon. Iris obtained her Axew there from the elder.
White Ruins.png White Ruins Ancient ruins located near the Dragonspiral Tower, above Icirrus City. It is here that the Light Stone was located.
Windy Station.png Windy Station A station where the train to Roshan City stops and where travelers can buy Darumaka boxed lunches.

Mentioned only

Name Notes
Inakano Town Mentioned in BW105, but was left unnamed in the English dub. It is the hometown of Russet.

Appearance

Artwork

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Artwork of Unova from Pokémon Black and White by Naoki Saito[5] Pre-release artwork of Unova from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Artwork of Unova from Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

In-game

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Unova as seen in
Pokémon Black and White
Unova as seen in
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
Hilbert Mindscape.png Rosa Mindscape.png
Hilbert's sync move mindscape from
Pokémon Masters EX
Rosa's sync move mindscape from
Pokémon Masters EX

Unova League

Main article: Unova League

The Unova League is the regional Pokémon League of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may battle the Elite Four at the Pokémon League building.

Gym Leaders

Black and White

Unova League
Generation V Region: Unova
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
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Cilan
デント Dent
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Chili
ポッド Pod
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Cress
コーン Corn
Striaton City
サンヨウシティ
Sanyou City
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Trio Badge
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Lenora
アロエ Aloe
Nacrene City
シッポウシティ
Shippou City
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Basic Badge
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Burgh
アーティ Arty
Castelia City
ヒウンシティ
Hiun City
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Insect Badge
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Elesa
カミツレ Kamitsure
Nimbasa City
ライモンシティ
Raimon City
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Bolt Badge
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Clay
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Driftveil City
ホドモエシティ
Hodomoe City
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Skyla
フウロ Huuro
Mistralton City
フキヨセシティ
Fukiyose City
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Brycen
ハチク Hachiku
Icirrus City
セッカシティ
Sekka City
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Freeze Badge
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Drayden
シャガ ShagaB
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Iris
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Opelucid City
ソウリュウシティ
Souryuu City
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Legend Badge

Black 2 and White 2

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Gym Leader
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Location
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Cheren
チェレン Cheren
Aspertia City
ヒオウギシティ
Hiougi City
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Roxie
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Virbank City
タチワキシティ
Tachiwaki City
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Burgh
アーティ Arty
Castelia City
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Hiun City
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Elesa
カミツレ Kamitsure
Nimbasa City
ライモンシティ
Raimon City
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Clay
ヤーコン Yakon
Driftveil City
ホドモエシティ
Hodomoe City
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Skyla
フウロ Huuro
Mistralton City
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Fukiyose City
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Drayden
シャガ Shaga
Opelucid City
ソウリュウシティ
Souryuu City
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Marlon
シズイ Shizui
Humilau City
セイガイハシティ
Seigaiha City
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Wave Badge

Elite Four and Champion

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カトレア Cattleya
Psychic
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Iris
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BB League

Main article: Blueberry Academy → BB League

Blueberry Academy has its own unofficial Pokémon League, referred to as the BB League, which is used as a ranking system to determine the strongest Trainer in the school. Unlike the Unova League, this League has no Gym Leaders. Instead, a Trainer of a high-enough rank may take on an Elite Four member's Elite Trial, then the Elite Four member themselves, and, if victorious against all four of them, the Champion.

Elite Four and Champion

BB League
Generation IX
Member
Japanese
Type
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Crispin
アカマツ Akamatsu
Fire
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Amarys
ネリネ Nerine
Steel
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Lacey
タロ Taro
Fairy
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Drayton
カキツバタ Kakitsubata
Dragon
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Champion
Kieran
スグリ Suguri
Various

Trivia

  • Unova is the first core series region to be based on a real-world region outside of Japan.
    • Unova is also the region that has the most settlements, with 21.
  • Unova is the only region without:
  • Unova is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all translations of the games.
    • According to Junichi Masuda, Unova's Japanese name was translated into different languages of the games so that players who do not speak Japanese can still understand the meaning behind the name.[6]
  • Except Black City and White Forest, all English names of cities and towns in Unova come from different types of cloud or cloud phenomena. Likewise, except Black City and White Forest, all Japanese names of cities and towns in Unova come from traditional patterns.
  • In some pre-release material in the United Kingdom, Unova was referred to as Alleos.
  • Unova is tied with Galar with the most Gym Leaders in a single region, with 14 in total.
  • Unova has the most Gyms in cities, with all eleven of them. Sinnoh and Kalos both also have all of their Gyms in cities, but only have eight Gyms each.
  • Unova is the only region in which multiple gyms specialize in the same type: the Striaton Gym (which also specializes in Grass and Fire) and the Humilau Gym both specialize in Water types, and the Nacrene Gym and Aspertia Gym both specialize in Normal types.
  • Unova is the only region to have two Victory Roads.
  • The adjectival form of Unova is "Unovan", as mentioned in Terrakion's Pokémon Shield Pokédex entry.
  • The northwestern and northeastern portions of Unova are, in-game, incongruous with one another; the western side is larger in the north-south direction than the eastern side.
  • Junichi Masuda chose New York as the basis for the Unova region with Pokémon musical concerts in mind; he had his music arranged and performed in Pokémon-themed concerts held in Kantō, Kansai, Kyushu, and Hokkaidō (the real-life basis for the regions Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh respectively), and he had wanted to hold a similar concert in New York due to the many musical theaters found in Manhattan. Ultimately, the plan never came through due to complications, such as having to fly all the musicians and instruments to the United States.[3]

In other languages

Language Name Origin
French Unys From un (one), unité (unity), and États-Unis (United States)
German Einall From Eins (one) and Alles (all)
Italian Unima From una (one) and anima (soul)
Spanish Teselia* From tesela (tessera), referencing the various settlements named after ceramic materials that can be used as tesserae to form a mosaic
Unova* From its English name
Korean 하나 Hana From 하나 hana (one)
Chinese (Mandarin) 合眾 / 合众 Hézhòng From 合眾 / 合众 hézhòng / hapjung (united), referencing 合眾為一 / 合众为一 (E pluribus unum), and 合眾國 / 合众国 (United States)
Chinese (Cantonese) 合眾 Hapjung
Portuguese, Danish,
Indonesian, Malay, Dutch,
Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish
Unova From its English name
Greek Γιούνοβα Gioúnova Transcription of its English name
Hebrew יונובה Yonovah Transcription of its English name
Hindi युनोवा Unova Transcription of its English name
Russian Юнова Yunova Transcription of its English name
Tamil யுனோவா Unova Transcription of its English name
Telugu యూనోవా Unova Transcription of its English name
Thai อิชชู Isshu Transcription of its Japanese name
Vietnamese Isshu Transcription of its Japanese name

See also

References

  1. Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns
  2. "This new region was inspired by New York's Manhattan. I visited New York when Diamond and Pearl launched and I had the chance to wander around the town. When I walked through the streets, I saw a lot of different people having festivals and community events—Italian people, French people—they're coming from different countries and coexisting in one community", Junichi Masuda, Official Nintendo Magazine Issue 65 page 30.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Iwata Asks - Pokémon Black and Pokémon White Versions - Page 2 (English, Japanese)
  4. Hilliard, Kyle (February 27, 2018). "The History Of Pokémon." Game Informer (Archived on March 1, 2024.)
  5. Archived main page of Saito's blog with a post mentioning his work on BW, the post itself reveals the artwork he did work on
  6. (February 10, 2011). Interview with Game Freak in London by Bisafans (Page 2) (German)


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • JohtoHoenn
Sinnoh (HisuiBattle Zone) • Unova (Blueberry Academy)
KalosAlolaGalar (Isle of ArmorCrown Tundra)
PaldeaKitakami
Side series White CityOrre
Anime Orange IslandsDecolore Islands
Spin-off games FioreAlmiaObliviaPokémon IslandMintale Town
Ryme CityPasioRanseiFerrumLental
Mystery Dungeon worldPokéParkTCG Islands
Carmonte IslandTumblecube IslandAeos Island
TCG Southern IslandsPuzzle ContinentHolonParallel Worlds
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world
Ranger UnionGuyana
Lucario KingdomMirage KingdomRota


Unova
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Settlements
Nuvema TownAccumula TownStriaton CityNacrene CityCastelia CityNimbasa CityAnville Town
Driftveil CityMistralton CityIcirrus CityOpelucid CityPokémon LeagueLacunosa TownUndella Town
Black CityWhite ForestAspertia CityFloccesy TownVirbank CityLentimas TownHumilau City
Routes
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Bridges and tunnels
Skyarrow BridgeDriftveil DrawbridgeTubeline BridgeVillage BridgeMarvelous BridgeMarine Tube
Landmarks
DreamyardWellspring CavePinwheel ForestLiberty GardenDesert ResortRelic CastleBattle SubwayLostlorn Forest
Cold StorageMistralton CaveChargestone CaveCelestial TowerTwist MountainDragonspiral TowerMoor of Icirrus
Challenger's CaveVictory Road (BWB2W2) • N's CastleRoyal UnovaGiant ChasmUndella BayAbyssal Ruins
Abundant ShrinePoké Transfer LabP2 LaboratoryEntralinkUnity TowerFloccesy RanchPledge GroveVirbank Complex
Pokéstar StudiosCastelia SewersJoin AvenueCave of BeingPokémon World TournamentReversal MountainPlasma Frigate
Clay TunnelUnderground RuinsStrange HouseRelic PassageSeaside CaveWhite TreehollowBlack Tower
Access to
Nature Preserve
Other
Blueberry AcademyTerarium


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