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|professor=[[Professor Sycamore]]
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[[File:Kalos Pokédex map.png|thumb|250px|right|Highlights of the areas within each Pokédex.]]
The '''Kalos''' region (Japanese: '''カロス{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Kalos {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It was the sixth [[core series]] region to be introduced and is the setting of {{g|X and Y}} and {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
'''Kalos''' (Japanese: '''カロス地方''' ''Kalos-chihō'') is a region of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|X and Y}}. It is based on the northern part of {{wp|France}}.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL3I38VO3o Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap] (YouTube)</ref>


The Kalos region is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being [[Lumiose City]] to the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City, lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shore side city of [[Shalour City]] lies in the middle of a cove.
It is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being [[Lumiose City]] in the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shoreside city of [[Shalour City]] lies in the middle of a cove.


==Etymology==
==Etymology and design concept==
According to [[Junichi Masuda]], the name "Kalos" comes from the Greek word ''κάλλος'', meaning beauty.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref>
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Kalos region as northern {{wp|France}}.]]
===Etymology===
According to [[Junichi Masuda]], Kalos's name is derived from the Greek word κάλλος ''kállos'', meaning beauty.<ref name=Honedge>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pG-q-WIYTs Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed!] (YouTube)</ref>


==Cities, routes, and other locations==
===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Kalos|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kalos}}
Kalos is based on {{wp|France}};<ref name=Honedge/><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrL3I38VO3o Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap] (YouTube)</ref> specifically, it most closely resembles the northern half of {{wp|Metropolitan France}}. According to Junichi Masuda, France was chosen as a basis for Kalos because the development team considered it a good fit for Pokémon X and Y's theme of "beauty".<ref>Nutt, Christian (September 19, 2013). "[https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/a-new-i-pok-mon-i-for-a-new-era A New Pokémon for a New Era]." ''Game Developer''.</ref>
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==History==
===Dated history===
* 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, the Kalos war occurred, the [[ultimate weapon]] was created underneath [[Geosenge Town]], and [[AZ]] was given eternal life.
* c. 800 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, {{p|Xerneas}} released{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}} absorbed{{sup/6|Y}} life energy throughout the Kalos region upon reaching the end of its life cycle. Afterward, it withdrew into hibernation deep within a forest{{sup/6|X}}/mountain range{{sup/6|Y}}.
* c. 300 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, [[Parfum Palace]] was built.
 
===Contemporary history===
{{spoilers}}
In contemporary history, {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} leaves their home in [[Vaniville Town]], meeting [[Shauna]] and Serena/Calem, who invite them to join the pair for a meeting in [[Aquacorde Town]]. Calem, Serena, and Shauna receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Tierno]] and a [[Pokédex]] from [[Trevor]] on behalf of [[Professor Sycamore]]. After delivering a letter to their {{kal|Grace|Mom}} from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across Kalos challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to then challenge the {{kal|Pokémon League}}. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they come into contact with [[Team Flare]], an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing [[Fossil]]s from [[Glittering Cave]], siphoning electricity from the [[Kalos Power Plant]], stealing the [[Poké Ball]]s from the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and attempting to agitate and capture an {{p|Abomasnow}}. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called [[AZ]] on several occasions, initially on [[Kalos Route 13]]. After earning their seventh Badge from [[Olympia]], Calem/Serena is contacted by [[Lysandre]], a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals both himself as the leader of Team Flare, and his intention to use the "[[ultimate weapon]]" to eliminate all life in the world except for those in Team Flare. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre, first in [[Lysandre Labs]], and again in the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]], before making their way down to the basement where they find {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}} and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the [[Elite Four]] and [[Diantha]], becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} of Kalos. Professor Sycamore then holds a grand ceremony in Kalos to celebrate Calem/Serena's victory, and all of their friends' efforts in defeating [[Team Flare]]. During the ceremony, a large mysterious man challenges Calem/Serena to a battle and is defeated, but is grateful to them, for in the battle, he finally felt free from the sorrow and rage he felt in creating the ultimate weapon. As such, the man is revealed to be the ancient king [[AZ]], and having once again become the man who loved Pokémon with all his heart, his long lost partner {{p|Floette}} returns to him, resulting in a tearful reunion.
 
After the ceremony, Calem/Serena is invited to [[Kiloude City]] to partake in its [[Battle Maison]], and is given a train pass for it by Professor Sycamore. After partaking in a few battles there, they are informed by Professor Sycamore that the Anistar sundial can radiate special energy, and their [[Mega Ring]] is upgraded to be able to locate Mega Stones hidden across Kalos during twilight. Calem/Serena then returns to [[Lumiose City]], where they are contacted by [[Looker]], who has a series of cases he wants them to investigate. Calem/Serena takes part in a series of trials across Lumiose and become's Looker's second-in-command. During the investigations, Calem/Serena and Looker meet an orphan girl named [[Emma]] and her {{p|Espurr}} named Mimi, who are living in the alleys of Lumiose. Eventually, Looker offers to let Emma live in the {{DL|North Boulevard|Looker Bureau}}. However, soon after, a mysterious figure vandalizes the [[Lumiose Museum]] and also lures Trainers in to steal their Pokémon. Upon investigating these cases, and through the help of [[Malva]], they learn that the crimes are being committed by [[Essentia]], who is actually Emma in a suit that enhances her power, but she is unconscious in doing this: she is actually being controlled by [[Xerosic]]. Calem/Serena and Looker track Xerosic down to a secret floor in Lysandre Labs, and manage to defeat Essentia in a series of battles. Looker captures Xerosic, and takes him away, and parts ways with Calem/Serena and Emma, and despite the latter's hesitance, Looker reassures her that their bonds will always be strong no matter how far apart they are.
 
==Geography==
[[File:Gloire City Castle.png|thumb|250px|left|One of the region's many castles in the anime]]
[[File:Kalos Pokédex map.png|thumb|250px|right|Map of the Kalos region, with its three primary divisions highlighted]]
The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give the region its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon: Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos. The bustling [[Lumiose City]] is located near the point where all three divisions meet.
 
Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it, with very few changes in elevation. Several towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and {{wp|château}}s. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as [[Vaniville Town]], [[Santalune City]], a portion of Lumiose City, and the [[Parfum Palace]].
 
Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This area is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea.  The peninsula in the northwest is known for its {{wp|menhir}} stones. There are many important locations, such as the [[Reflection Cave]], [[Geosenge Town]], and [[Shalour City]] with its [[Tower of Mastery]].
 
Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the [[Kalos Power Plant]] that is built on a harsh wasteland, the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and the {{kal|Pokémon League}}.
 
[[Kiloude City]] is located outside the three divisions, and is only reachable by train from Lumiose City. The city is relatively isolated from the other parts of the region, being completely surrounded by mountains.
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===Demographics===
The Kalos region has a total population of 1288 including all the towns, cities, routes, and areas. Since its introduction in [[Generation VI]], it has been the largest region by population.
 
===Notable locations===
Kalos has sixteen cities and towns, and a Pokémon League.
Kalos has sixteen cities and towns, and a Pokémon League.
   
   
Like in Unova, the routes of Kalos start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the previously introduced regions. There are 22 routes in total.  
Like in Unova, the routes of Kalos start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the previously introduced regions. There are 22 routes in total.  


===Cities and towns===
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, like Unova, Kalos was far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh to require traveling via airplane (as evidenced by how {{Ash}} and [[Alexa]] arrived in the region, as well as how Ash and Serena left the region for Kanto and Hoenn, respectively).
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
 
|- style="color: #fff"
====Settlements====
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | City/Town
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Name
|- style="background: #fff"
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vaniville Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Vaniville Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Vaniville Town]]
| [[Vaniville Town]]
| 9
| 10
| Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town.  
| Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town.  
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aquacorde Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Aquacorde Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[Aquacorde Town]]
| [[Aquacorde Town]]
| 15
| 15
| A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside.
| A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Santalune City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Santalune City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Santalune City]]
| [[Santalune City]]
| 36
| 36
| Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey.
| Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lumiose City.png|80px]]
| [[File:Lumiose City.png|80px]]
| [[Lumiose City]]
| [[Lumiose City]]
| 416
| 448
| A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region.
| A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camphrier Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Camphrier Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Camphrier Town]]
| [[Camphrier Town]]
| 18
| 17
| This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family.
| This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Cyllage City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Cyllage City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Cyllage City]]
| [[Cyllage City]]
| 50
| 57
| A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses.
| A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ambrette Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Ambrette Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| [[Ambrette Town]]
| 27
| 28
| This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
| This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Geosenge Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Geosenge Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Geosenge Town]]
| [[Geosenge Town]]
| 11
| 16
| A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old.
| A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shalour City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Shalour City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Shalour City]]
| [[Shalour City]]
| 40
| 35
| The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on.
| The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Coumarine City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Coumarine City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Coumarine City]]
| [[Coumarine City]]
| 43
| 49
| An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere.
| An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Laverre City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Laverre City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Laverre City]]
| [[Laverre City]]
| 43
| 42
| An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old.
| An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dendemille Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Dendemille Town XY.png|80px]]
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| [[Dendemille Town]]
| 21
| 20
| A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude.
| A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Anistar City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Anistar City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Anistar City]]
| [[Anistar City]]
| 37
| 37
| Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space.
| Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Couriway Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Couriway Town XY.png|100px]]
| [[Couriway Town]]
| [[Couriway Town]]
| 17
| 23
| The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls.
| The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Snowbelle City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Snowbelle City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| [[Snowbelle City]]
| 39
| 36
| They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state.
| They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Photo Spot Pokémon League.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon League Kalos.png|100px]]
| {{kal|Pokémon League}}
| {{kal|Pokémon League}}
| 12
| 11
| This path is open only to those who can best every Pokémon Gym in the Kalos region.
| This path is open only to those who can best every Pokémon Gym in the Kalos region.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kiloude City XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Kiloude City XY.png|100px]]
| [[Kiloude City]]
| [[Kiloude City]]
| 34
| 40
| This city, popular with Pokémon Trainers, is a typical example of southern Kalosian life.
| This city, popular with Pokémon Trainers, is a typical example of southern Kalosian life.
|}
|}


===Landmarks===
====Landmarks====
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{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{kalos color}}"
|- style="color: #fff"
|- style="color:#FFF"
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! style="background: #{{kalos color}}" | Landmark
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Landmark
! style="background: #{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Santalune Forest XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Santalune Forest XY.png|100px]]
| [[Santalune Forest]]
| [[Santalune Forest]]
| The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for natural walks.
| The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for nature walks.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:XY Prerelease Tower of Mastery.png|100px]]
| [[File:Tower of Mastery XY.png|100px]]
| [[Tower of Mastery]]
| [[Tower of Mastery]]
| The tower of further awakenings.
| The tower of further awakenings.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Chamber of Emptiness XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Chamber of Emptiness XY.png|100px]]
| [[Chamber of Emptiness]]
| [[Chamber of Emptiness]]
| A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it.
| A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kalos Victory Road First cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Kalos Victory Road First cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[Victory Road (Kalos)|Victory Road]]
| {{kal|Victory Road}}
| This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers.
| This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Parfum Palace XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Parfum Palace XY.png|100px]]
| [[Parfum Palace]]
| [[Parfum Palace]]
| A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all.
| A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Connecting Cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Connecting Cave XY.png|100px]]
| [[Connecting Cave]]
| [[Connecting Cave]]
| This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat.
| This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Glittering Cave XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Glittering Cave XY.png|80px]]
| [[Glittering Cave]]
| [[Glittering Cave]]
| Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green.
| Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Reflection Cave B1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Reflection Cave B1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[Reflection Cave]]
| [[Reflection Cave]]
| The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror.
| The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kalos Power Plant XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Kalos Power Plant XY.png|80px]]
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]
| [[Kalos Power Plant]]
| An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space.
| An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Azure Bay XY.png|80px]]
| [[File:Azure Bay XY.png|80px]]
| [[Azure Bay]]
| [[Azure Bay]]
| The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit.
| The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sea Spirit's Den XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Sea Spirit's Den XY.png|100px]]
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]
| [[Sea Spirit's Den]]
| A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy.
| A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poké Ball Factory XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Poké Ball Factory XY.png|100px]]
| [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| [[Poké Ball Factory]]
| An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced.
| An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lost Hotel XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lost Hotel XY.png|100px]]
| [[Lost Hotel]]
| [[Lost Hotel]]
| This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins.
| This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Frost Cavern 1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Frost Cavern 1F XY.png|100px]]
| [[Frost Cavern]]
| [[Frost Cavern]]
| The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions.
| The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Terminus Cave B2F XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Terminus Cave B2F XY.png|100px]]
| [[Terminus Cave]]
| [[Terminus Cave]]
| A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it.
| A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it.
|- style="background: #fff"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Village XY.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon Village XY.png|100px]]
| [[Pokémon Village]]
| [[Pokémon Village]]
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|}


===Anime-exclusive locations===
====Animated series-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Kalos color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
|- style="background:#{{Kalos color}}; color: #fff"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! Location
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}" | Location
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:None.png|100px]]
| [[File:Allearth Forest.png|150px]]
| [[Allearth Forest]]
| [[Allearth Forest]]
| style="text-align:left" | The Allearth Forest is a forbidden place where the "Great Destruction," a mass catastrophe where much life was lost, took place.
| style="text-align:left" | The Allearth Forest is a forbidden place where the "Great Destruction," a mass catastrophe where much life was lost, took place.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:None.png|100px]]
| [[File:Arche Valley.png|150px]]
| [[Arche Valley]]
| style="text-align:left" | A small town with stone houses. It is [[Meray]] and [[Baraz]]'s hometown. People strive to become one with nature here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Avignon Town.png|150px]]
| [[Avignon Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A historical town with a large castle on a hill.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Azoth Kingdom.png|150px]]
| [[Azoth Kingdom]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mechanical kingdom where large cogs and gears all over the city run continuously.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Brackish Town.png|150px]]
| [[Brackish Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Cyllage City]] and [[Geosenge Town]]. It is famous for its chocolate cake. [[Diantha]] had an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Calanthe Town.png|150px]]
| [[Calanthe Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Cyllage City]] and [[Geosenge Town]]. It has a hospital for humans.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Castle of Chivalry.png|150px]]
| [[Castle of Chivalry]]
| style="text-align:left" | A castle owned by [[Wikstrom]], where he puts Trainers and their Pokémon through several challenges to better themselves.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Chapman Research Lab.png|150px]]
| [[Chapman Research Lab]]
| style="text-align:left" | A research lab previously operated by Chapman, an environmental scientist who was researching the area surrounding it. It became derelict after Chapman passed away.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dahara City.png|150px]]
| [[Dahara City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A sprawling metropolis with towering skyscrapers surrounded by stone houses. One hundred years ago, a great battle between the Pokémon occurred in the city, causing massive destruction.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dahara Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Dahara Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | The largest skyscraper and main landmark of [[Dahara City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Diamond Domain.png|150px]]
| [[Diamond Domain]]
| [[Diamond Domain]]
| style="text-align:left" | An underground domain where many {{p|Carbink}} live in peace. There is a large diamond here called the Heart Diamond that sustains the land.
| style="text-align:left" | An underground domain where many {{p|Carbink}} live in peace. There is a large diamond here called the Heart Diamond that sustains the land.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ebine Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Fleurrh City.png|150px]]
| [[Ebine Town]]
| [[Fleurrh City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Cyllage City]] and [[Geosenge Town]]. It has a hospital for humans.
| style="text-align:left" | A city with a {{pkmn|Showcase}} theater that is located between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Gloire City.png|150px]]
| [[Gloire City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A seaside city with a large castle on a hill that is located between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]]. The castle has a theater where Master Class [[Pokémon Showcase]]s are hosted.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Grace Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Grace Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | A rock formation between [[Shalour City]] and [[Coumarine City]]. It is rumored to be a landing site for {{wp|UFO}}s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Jacore Town.png|150px]]
| [[Jacore Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]] that has a jewelry exhibit.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Joule Town.png|150px]]
| [[Joule Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Couriway Town]] and [[Snowbelle City]] that hosts a festival.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kalos Canyon.png|150px]]
| [[Kalos Canyon]]
| style="text-align:left" | A canyon located somewhere between [[Geosenge Town]] and [[Shalour City]]. Due to the wind currents in the canyon, many Trainers come here to practice [[Sky Battle]]s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lagoon Town.png|150px]]
| [[Lagoon Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town located between [[Shalour City]] and [[Coumarine City]]. It has a theater for [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mega Island.png|150px]]
| [[Mega Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | An island located off the coast of [[Shalour City]]. [[Mega Stone]]s can be found here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mt Molteau.png|150px]]
| [[Mt. Molteau]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between [[Dendemille Town]] and [[Anistar City]]. It is a resting place for {{p|Moltres}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Nebel Plateau.png|150px]]
| [[Nebel Plateau]]
| style="text-align:left" | A remote highlands where Pokémon harmed by humans live together with {{p|Volcanion}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ninja Village.png|150px]]
| [[Ninja Village]]
| style="text-align:left" | A village located between [[Anistar City]] and [[Snowbelle City]]. It is the hometown to the ninja [[Sanpei]] and his two brothers, [[Ippei]] and [[Nihei]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|150px]]
| [[File:Odyssey Village.png|150px]]
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| style="text-align:left" | A village between [[Lumiose City]] and [[Santalune City]] that holds a {{p|Rhyhorn}} racing track.
| style="text-align:left" | A village between [[Lumiose City]] and [[Santalune City]] that holds a {{p|Rhyhorn}} racing track.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Vinegar Town.png|150px]]
| [[File:Orsay City.png|150px]]
| [[Vinegar Town]]
| [[Orsay City]]
| style="text-align:left" | A town between [[Cyllage City]] and [[Geosenge Town]]. It is famous for its chocolate cake, "gâteau au chocolat". [[Diantha]] had an exhibition match here.
| style="text-align:left" | A modern city with a large shopping mall.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Otori Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[Otori Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located between [[Anistar City]] and [[Couriway Town]] that served as the base for a group of ninjas.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Land.png|150px]]
| [[Pikachu Land]]
| style="text-align:left" | A film set owned by [[Frank]], a movie director. It is the location for his movie, ''[[Movies in the Pokémon world|The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Manor.png|150px]]
| [[Pikachu Manor]]
| style="text-align:left" | A large mansion on top of a cliff that is owned by [[Frank]], a movie director. A lot of furniture and items inside resemble {{p|Pikachu}}, including a throne.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Summer Camp.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Summer Camp]]
| style="text-align:left" | A summer camp hosted by [[Professor Sycamore]]. It is located between [[Geosenge Town]] and [[Shalour City]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pomace Mountain.png|150px]]
| [[Pomace Mountain]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located somewhere between [[Geosenge Town]] and [[Shalour City]]. [[Mabel]], a Trainer with a lot of knowledge about [[Mega Evolution]], lives here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:S.S. Cussler.png|150px]]
| [[S.S. Cussler]]
| style="text-align:left" | The remains of a luxury liner that sank to the bottom of the ocean long ago after colliding with an iceberg. Due to sea currents the wreckage was moved close to {{rt|8|Kalos|Muraille Coast}}. It has since become a home for many Pokémon living in the ocean.
|}
|}


==Geography==
===Appearance===
The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give Kalos its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon; Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos and Mountain Kalos. [[Lumiose City]] is located near the point where all three areas meet.
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kalos XY.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kalos alt.png|x250px]]
|-
| Pre-release artwork of Kalos from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}}
| Artwork of Kalos from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}}
|}


Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it. Most towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and {{wp|château}}s. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as the [[Vaniville Town|player’s hometown]], [[Santalune City]], a portion of Lumiose City, and the [[Parfum Palace]].
====In-game====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Kalos.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}; background:#{{Kalos color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Serena Mindscape.png|210px]]
|-
| Kalos as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y}}
| {{color2|000|Serena (Masters)|Serena}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
|}


Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This strip is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea.  The peninsula in the northwest is known for its {{wp|menhir}} stones. There are many important locations, such as the [[Reflection Cave]], [[Geosenge Town]], and [[Shalour City]] with its [[Tower of Mastery]].
==Kalos League==
{{main|Kalos League}}
The Kalos League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Kalos region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may battle the [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} at the {{kal|Pokémon League}} building.


Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the [[Kalos Power Plant]] that is built on a harsh wasteland, the [[Poké Ball Factory]] in [[Laverre City]], and the [[Pokémon League (Kalos)|Pokémon League]].
==Kalos League==
<!--{{main|Kalos League}}
The Kalos League is the regional [[Pokémon League]] of the Kalos region.
-->
===Gym Leaders===
===Gym Leaders===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{kalos color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{kalos color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{kalos color}}" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos League}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color dark}}" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos League}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Generation VI}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Generation VI}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color dark}}" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{kalos color light}}|Kalos}}
|-
|-
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Gym Leader<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}};" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}};" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Badge}}
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSViola.png|ldr=Viola|djap=ビオラ|drm=Viola|loc=Santalune City|cjap=ハクダンシティ|crm=Hakudan City|bdg=Bug|size=150px}}
{{gldr|type=Bug|pic=VSViola.png|ldr=Viola|djap=ビオラ|drm=Viola|loc=Santalune City|cjap=ハクダンシティ|crm=Hakudan City|bdg=Bug|size=150px}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSGrant.png|ldr=Grant|djap=ザクロ|drm=Zakuro|loc=Cyllage City|cjap=ショウヨウシティ|crm=Shouyou City|bdg=Cliff|size=150px}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSGrant.png|ldr=Grant|djap=ザクロ|drm=Zakuro|loc=Cyllage City|cjap=ショウヨウシティ|crm=Shouyou City|bdg=Cliff|size=150px}}
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===Elite Four and Champion===
===Elite Four and Champion===
{{elt/h|gen=VI|l={{kalos color light}}|d={{kalos color dark}}|league=Kalos}}
{{elt/h|gen=VI|l={{kalos color light}}|d={{kalos color dark}}|league=Kalos}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSMalva.png|m=Malva|mjap=パキラ|mrm=Pachira|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Water|pic=VSSiebold.png|m=Siebold|mjap=ズミ|mrm=Zumi|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSWikstrom.png|m=Wikstrom|mjap=ガンピ|mrm=Gampi|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Steel|pic=VSWikstrom.png|m=Wikstrom|mjap=ガンピ|mrm=Gampi|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Fire|pic=VSMalva.png|m=Malva|mjap=パキラ|mrm=Pachira|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrasna.png|m=Drasna|mjap=ドラセナ|mrm=Dracaena|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Dragon|pic=VSDrasna.png|m=Drasna|mjap=ドラセナ|mrm=Dracaena|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Water|pic=VSSiebold.png|m=Siebold|mjap=ズミ|mrm=Zumi|size=150px}}
{{eltb|type=White|t=Various|pic=VSDiantha.png|m=Diantha|mjap=カルネ|mrm=Carne|size=150px}}
{{eltb|type=Kalos|t=Various|pic=VSDiantha.png|m=Diantha|mjap=カルネ|mrm=Carnet|size=150px}}
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The English<!-- and Japanese--> names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art.
* The English and Japanese names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art.
* The word "Kalosian", as seen in [[Kiloude City]]'s description, is the adjectival form of Kalos.
* Kalos is the only [[region]] in which:
* Kalos is the only core series region that does not have a [[department store]].
** All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members use teams consisting entirely of Pokémon of the type they use.
* Kalos is the only core series region that does not have a notable {{type|Ghost}} [[Type specialist|specialist]] at any point.
** All Routes have alternate names.
** There is more than one status-healing local specialty food item: the [[Lumiose Galette]] and the [[Shalour Sable]], although the latter cannot be obtained in {{g|X and Y}} without trading.
* The Kalos region has the largest regional [[Pokédex]] of all regions.
* Kalos has the largest population of any region, with 1,288 inhabitants living in its cities, towns, and other areas.
* The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Kalos is "Kalosian", as seen in [[Kiloude City]]'s map description.


==See also==
==See also==
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Kalos color}}"
|-  
|-  
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Portuguese, Czech,<br>Danish, Finnish,<br>Indonesian, Dutch,<br>Croatian, Hungarian,<br>Estonian, Malay,<br>Norwegian, Polish,<br>Swedish, Turkish,<br>Vietnamese
| Kalos
| From its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 칼로스 ''Kalos''
| 칼로스 ''Kalos''
| From its Japanese name
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 卡洛斯 ''Kǎluòsī''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 卡洛斯 ''Kāloksī''
| 卡洛斯 ''Kāloksī''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Κάλος ''Kálos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| קאלוס ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| كالوس ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hindi
| कालोस ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Калос ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Tamil
| காலோஸ் ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Telugu
| కాలోస్ ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| คาลอส ''Kalos''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
|}
{{-}}


==References==
==References==
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[[it:Kalos]]
[[it:Kalos]]
[[ja:カロス地方]]
[[ja:カロス地方]]
[[zh:卡洛斯地方]]
[[zh:卡洛斯地区]]

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Kalos カロス地方
Kalos region
Kalos alt.png
Artwork of the Kalos region from Pokémon X and Y
Introduction Pokémon X and Y
Professor Professor Sycamore
First partner Pokémon Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie
Regional Villains Team Flare
League
Pokémon League Kalos League
League Location Pokémon League (game)
Lumiose City (anime)
Pokédex
Pokédex List Kalos Pokédex
Anime
Series Pokémon the Series: XY
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Season(s) XY (17)
Kalos Quest (18)
XYZ (19)
Journeys (23)
Master Journeys (24)
Ultimate Journeys (25)
Games
Generation VI, IX
Games X and Y
Legends: Z-A
Manga
Adventures Debut An X-cuse to Come Out and Play

The Kalos region (Japanese: カロス地方 Kalos region) is a region of the Pokémon world. It was the sixth core series region to be introduced and is the setting of Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

It is shaped like a five-pointed star, with one of its biggest cities being Lumiose City in the north-central part of the region. It features a vast network of rivers and waterways snaking through much of its landscape, cities and towns. North-east of Lumiose City lies a mountain range where more frigid temperatures exist, extending down into the plains below. Western Kalos features a vast ocean, where the shoreside city of Shalour City lies in the middle of a cove.

Etymology and design concept

The map of Europe showing the Kalos region as northern France.

Etymology

According to Junichi Masuda, Kalos's name is derived from the Greek word κάλλος kállos, meaning beauty.[1]

Design concept

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Kalos

Kalos is based on France;[1][2] specifically, it most closely resembles the northern half of Metropolitan France. According to Junichi Masuda, France was chosen as a basis for Kalos because the development team considered it a good fit for Pokémon X and Y's theme of "beauty".[3]

History

Dated history

  • 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, the Kalos war occurred, the ultimate weapon was created underneath Geosenge Town, and AZ was given eternal life.
  • c. 800 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, Xerneas releasedX/Yveltal absorbedY life energy throughout the Kalos region upon reaching the end of its life cycle. Afterward, it withdrew into hibernation deep within a forestX/mountain rangeY.
  • c. 300 years prior to the events of Pokémon X and Y, Parfum Palace was built.

Contemporary history

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In contemporary history, Calem/Serena leaves their home in Vaniville Town, meeting Shauna and Serena/Calem, who invite them to join the pair for a meeting in Aquacorde Town. Calem, Serena, and Shauna receive their first partner Pokémon from Tierno and a Pokédex from Trevor on behalf of Professor Sycamore. After delivering a letter to their Mom from Professor Sycamore, they head on an adventure traveling across Kalos challenging Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to then challenge the Pokémon League. Over the course of their journey, they come into contact with Team Flare, an organization whose goal is to create a "beautiful and better" world while making money. They try to do this by stealing Fossils from Glittering Cave, siphoning electricity from the Kalos Power Plant, stealing the Poké Balls from the Poké Ball Factory in Laverre City, and attempting to agitate and capture an Abomasnow. Calem/Serena also encounters a mysterious giant called AZ on several occasions, initially on Kalos Route 13. After earning their seventh Badge from Olympia, Calem/Serena is contacted by Lysandre, a man introduced by Professor Sycamore, who reveals both himself as the leader of Team Flare, and his intention to use the "ultimate weapon" to eliminate all life in the world except for those in Team Flare. Calem/Serena battle Lysandre, first in Lysandre Labs, and again in the Team Flare Secret HQ, before making their way down to the basement where they find XerneasX/YveltalY and battle them, before battling against Lysandre once more. Even though Lysandre is defeated, and Calem/Serena and their friends reason with him, he still fires the ultimate weapon. The blast the weapon emits destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ, ultimately disbanding Team Flare. Calem/Serena then heads to the Pokémon League where they defeat the Elite Four and Diantha, becoming Champion of Kalos. Professor Sycamore then holds a grand ceremony in Kalos to celebrate Calem/Serena's victory, and all of their friends' efforts in defeating Team Flare. During the ceremony, a large mysterious man challenges Calem/Serena to a battle and is defeated, but is grateful to them, for in the battle, he finally felt free from the sorrow and rage he felt in creating the ultimate weapon. As such, the man is revealed to be the ancient king AZ, and having once again become the man who loved Pokémon with all his heart, his long lost partner Floette returns to him, resulting in a tearful reunion.

After the ceremony, Calem/Serena is invited to Kiloude City to partake in its Battle Maison, and is given a train pass for it by Professor Sycamore. After partaking in a few battles there, they are informed by Professor Sycamore that the Anistar sundial can radiate special energy, and their Mega Ring is upgraded to be able to locate Mega Stones hidden across Kalos during twilight. Calem/Serena then returns to Lumiose City, where they are contacted by Looker, who has a series of cases he wants them to investigate. Calem/Serena takes part in a series of trials across Lumiose and become's Looker's second-in-command. During the investigations, Calem/Serena and Looker meet an orphan girl named Emma and her Espurr named Mimi, who are living in the alleys of Lumiose. Eventually, Looker offers to let Emma live in the Looker Bureau. However, soon after, a mysterious figure vandalizes the Lumiose Museum and also lures Trainers in to steal their Pokémon. Upon investigating these cases, and through the help of Malva, they learn that the crimes are being committed by Essentia, who is actually Emma in a suit that enhances her power, but she is unconscious in doing this: she is actually being controlled by Xerosic. Calem/Serena and Looker track Xerosic down to a secret floor in Lysandre Labs, and manage to defeat Essentia in a series of battles. Looker captures Xerosic, and takes him away, and parts ways with Calem/Serena and Emma, and despite the latter's hesitance, Looker reassures her that their bonds will always be strong no matter how far apart they are.

Geography

One of the region's many castles in the anime
Map of the Kalos region, with its three primary divisions highlighted

The geography of Kalos varies greatly within the region. The region is naturally bordered by a vast ocean to the west and northwest, and the eastern and southern borders are formed by mountain ranges. These borders give the region its signature star-like shape, as a large peninsula reaches out to the sea in the northwest, creating one point, and elsewhere the coastline, mountain ranges and rivers create the remaining four points. Kalos is made up of three distinct divisions, all with their own unique characteristics in both geography and Pokémon: Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos. The bustling Lumiose City is located near the point where all three divisions meet.

Central Kalos is located in the centric and southern parts of the region. The area is dominated by large forested plains with multiple rivers crossing it, with very few changes in elevation. Several towns are surrounded by walls of some sort, and there are also many old castles and châteaus. Many important human settlements and landmarks are located here, such as Vaniville Town, Santalune City, a portion of Lumiose City, and the Parfum Palace.

Coastal Kalos is located by the vast sea in the western parts of Kalos. The mainly explored area is a strip between mountains and the sea. This area is dominated by rocky shores in the southwest and lush beaches and forests in the northwest. Most human settlements are located by the sea. The peninsula in the northwest is known for its menhir stones. There are many important locations, such as the Reflection Cave, Geosenge Town, and Shalour City with its Tower of Mastery.

Mountain Kalos is located in the eastern reaches of the region. The area is largely mountainous and the temperatures tend to be cooler than in the other parts, with some routes and settlements having snow covering them. To the north there is a marshy area that is said to be haunted. However, the settlements are plentiful, and there are some important landmarks, such as the Kalos Power Plant that is built on a harsh wasteland, the Poké Ball Factory in Laverre City, and the Pokémon League.

Kiloude City is located outside the three divisions, and is only reachable by train from Lumiose City. The city is relatively isolated from the other parts of the region, being completely surrounded by mountains.

Demographics

The Kalos region has a total population of 1288 including all the towns, cities, routes, and areas. Since its introduction in Generation VI, it has been the largest region by population.

Notable locations

Kalos has sixteen cities and towns, and a Pokémon League.

Like in Unova, the routes of Kalos start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the previously introduced regions. There are 22 routes in total.

In the anime, like Unova, Kalos was far enough away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh to require traveling via airplane (as evidenced by how Ash and Alexa arrived in the region, as well as how Ash and Serena left the region for Kanto and Hoenn, respectively).

Settlements

Map Name Population Description
Vaniville Town XY.png Vaniville Town 10 Blooming buds covered in mountain dew exude hope for the future in this small town.
Aquacorde Town XY.png Aquacorde Town 15 A town that naturally sprang as people flocked to this pristine riverside.
Santalune City XY.png Santalune City 36 Many beginning Trainers gather in this friendly city to start a Pokémon journey.
Lumiose City.png Lumiose City 448 A dazzling metropolis of art and artifice, located in the very heart of the Kalos region.
Camphrier Town XY.png Camphrier Town 17 This ancient town was once famous for the long-neglected manor home of a noble family.
Cyllage City XY.png Cyllage City 57 A city nestled between the cliffs and the sea, overlooked by steep Bicycle racecourses.
Ambrette Town XY.png Ambrette Town 28 This town was known only for its aquarium until the discovery of rare Fossils really put it on the map.
Geosenge Town XY.png Geosenge Town 16 A town lined with mysterious stones and encircled by strange ruins of old.
Shalour City XY.png Shalour City 35 The seaside home of the Tower of Mastery, where the legend of mysterious stones lives on.
Coumarine City XY.png Coumarine City 49 An exclusive resort area made popular thanks to its clear skies and mild atmosphere.
Laverre City XY.png Laverre City 42 An unearthly city created by those inspired by a mysterious and ancient tree 1,500 years old.
Dendemille Town XY.png Dendemille Town 20 A rural town where Pokémon and windmills work together to farm the land in a chilly latitude.
Anistar City XY.png Anistar City 37 Some say the enigmatic device used as a sundial came from outer space.
Couriway Town XY.png Couriway Town 23 The railway brings people from great distances to see the huge, majestic falls.
Snowbelle City XY.png Snowbelle City 36 They say the cold air flowing from the Pokémon Gym is responsible for this city's frozen state.
Pokémon League Kalos.png Pokémon League 11 This path is open only to those who can best every Pokémon Gym in the Kalos region.
Kiloude City XY.png Kiloude City 40 This city, popular with Pokémon Trainers, is a typical example of southern Kalosian life.

Landmarks

Map Landmark Description
Santalune Forest XY.png Santalune Forest The gentle light filtering through this sun-dappled forest makes it a popular spot for nature walks.
Tower of Mastery XY.png Tower of Mastery The tower of further awakenings.
Chamber of Emptiness XY.png Chamber of Emptiness A mysterious void. It is said that nothing can exist within it.
Kalos Victory Road First cave XY.png Victory Road This treacherous path to the Pokémon League will break the hearts of even the toughest Trainers.
Parfum Palace XY.png Parfum Palace A luxurious palace constructed 300 years ago by a king who wished to display his power to all.
Connecting Cave XY.png Connecting Cave This cave linking Route 7 and Cyllage City is notable for its great hordes of Zubat.
Glittering Cave XY.png Glittering Cave Lose all sense of direction as you wander through this cave, where Luminous Moss glows emerald green.
Reflection Cave B1F XY.png Reflection Cave The sheer faces of these rock walls reflect the images of people and Pokémon like nature's mirror.
Kalos Power Plant XY.png Kalos Power Plant An environmentally responsible power plant that generates solar power from space.
Azure Bay XY.png Azure Bay The deep blue ocean off Kalos's coast, where Pokémon from distant lands are said to visit.
Sea Spirit's Den XY.png Sea Spirit's Den A pit in the shallows of Azure Bay thought to have been born from an ancient outpouring of energy.
Poké Ball Factory XY.png Poké Ball Factory An expansive factory where every Poké Ball used in the Kalos region is produced.
Lost Hotel XY.png Lost Hotel This once-famous hotel clings to the shade of its former glory after tragedy left it in ruins.
Frost Cavern 1F XY.png Frost Cavern The drifting snow and impenetrable fog make this cavern a place of fantastical illusions.
Terminus Cave B2F XY.png Terminus Cave A coal mine that was closed a few years ago due to rumors of a monster living deep within it.
Pokémon Village XY.png Pokémon Village Legends say a place exists where Pokémon live in hiding, but no one has ever found it.

Animated series-exclusive

Picture Location Description
Allearth Forest.png Allearth Forest The Allearth Forest is a forbidden place where the "Great Destruction," a mass catastrophe where much life was lost, took place.
Arche Valley.png Arche Valley A small town with stone houses. It is Meray and Baraz's hometown. People strive to become one with nature here.
Avignon Town.png Avignon Town A historical town with a large castle on a hill.
Azoth Kingdom.png Azoth Kingdom A mechanical kingdom where large cogs and gears all over the city run continuously.
Brackish Town.png Brackish Town A town between Cyllage City and Geosenge Town. It is famous for its chocolate cake. Diantha had an exhibition match here.
Calanthe Town.png Calanthe Town A town between Cyllage City and Geosenge Town. It has a hospital for humans.
Castle of Chivalry.png Castle of Chivalry A castle owned by Wikstrom, where he puts Trainers and their Pokémon through several challenges to better themselves.
Chapman Research Lab.png Chapman Research Lab A research lab previously operated by Chapman, an environmental scientist who was researching the area surrounding it. It became derelict after Chapman passed away.
Dahara City.png Dahara City A sprawling metropolis with towering skyscrapers surrounded by stone houses. One hundred years ago, a great battle between the Pokémon occurred in the city, causing massive destruction.
Dahara Tower.png Dahara Tower The largest skyscraper and main landmark of Dahara City.
Diamond Domain.png Diamond Domain An underground domain where many Carbink live in peace. There is a large diamond here called the Heart Diamond that sustains the land.
Fleurrh City.png Fleurrh City A city with a Showcase theater that is located between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City.
Gloire City.png Gloire City A seaside city with a large castle on a hill that is located between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City. The castle has a theater where Master Class Pokémon Showcases are hosted.
Grace Tower.png Grace Tower A rock formation between Shalour City and Coumarine City. It is rumored to be a landing site for UFOs.
Jacore Town.png Jacore Town A town between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City that has a jewelry exhibit.
Joule Town.png Joule Town A town between Couriway Town and Snowbelle City that hosts a festival.
Kalos Canyon.png Kalos Canyon A canyon located somewhere between Geosenge Town and Shalour City. Due to the wind currents in the canyon, many Trainers come here to practice Sky Battles.
Lagoon Town.png Lagoon Town A town located between Shalour City and Coumarine City. It has a theater for Pokémon Showcases.
Mega Island.png Mega Island An island located off the coast of Shalour City. Mega Stones can be found here.
Mt Molteau.png Mt. Molteau A mountain located between Dendemille Town and Anistar City. It is a resting place for Moltres.
Nebel Plateau.png Nebel Plateau A remote highlands where Pokémon harmed by humans live together with Volcanion.
Ninja Village.png Ninja Village A village located between Anistar City and Snowbelle City. It is the hometown to the ninja Sanpei and his two brothers, Ippei and Nihei.
Odyssey Village.png Odyssey Village A village between Lumiose City and Santalune City that holds a Rhyhorn racing track.
Orsay City.png Orsay City A modern city with a large shopping mall.
Otori Mountain.png Otori Mountain A mountain located between Anistar City and Couriway Town that served as the base for a group of ninjas.
Pikachu Land.png Pikachu Land A film set owned by Frank, a movie director. It is the location for his movie, The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!.
Pikachu Manor.png Pikachu Manor A large mansion on top of a cliff that is owned by Frank, a movie director. A lot of furniture and items inside resemble Pikachu, including a throne.
Summer Camp.png Pokémon Summer Camp A summer camp hosted by Professor Sycamore. It is located between Geosenge Town and Shalour City.
Pomace Mountain.png Pomace Mountain A mountain located somewhere between Geosenge Town and Shalour City. Mabel, a Trainer with a lot of knowledge about Mega Evolution, lives here.
S.S. Cussler.png S.S. Cussler The remains of a luxury liner that sank to the bottom of the ocean long ago after colliding with an iceberg. Due to sea currents the wreckage was moved close to Muraille Coast. It has since become a home for many Pokémon living in the ocean.

Appearance

Artwork

Kalos XY.png Kalos alt.png
Pre-release artwork of Kalos from Pokémon X and Y Artwork of Kalos from Pokémon X and Y

In-game

Kalos.png Serena Mindscape.png
Kalos as seen in
Pokémon X and Y 		Serena's sync move mindscape from
Pokémon Masters EX

Kalos League

Main article: Kalos League

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

Gym Leaders

Kalos League
Generation VI Region: Kalos
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
VSViola.png
Viola
ビオラ Viola 		Santalune City
ハクダンシティ
Hakudan City 		Bug Bug Badge.png
Bug Badge
VSGrant.png
Grant
ザクロ Zakuro 		Cyllage City
ショウヨウシティ
Shouyou City 		Rock Cliff Badge.png
Cliff Badge
VSKorrina.png
Korrina
コルニ Corni 		Shalour City
シャラシティ
Shara City 		Fighting Rumble Badge.png
Rumble Badge
VSRamos.png
Ramos
フクジ Fukuji 		Coumarine City
ヒヨクシティ
Hiyoku City 		Grass Plant Badge.png
Plant Badge
VSClemont.png
Clemont
シトロン Citron 		Lumiose City
ミアレシティ
Miare City 		Electric Voltage Badge.png
Voltage Badge
VSValerie.png
Valerie
マーシュ Mache 		Laverre City
クノエシティ
Kunoe City 		Fairy Fairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge
VSOlympia.png
Olympia
ゴジカ Gojika 		Anistar City
ヒャッコクシティ
Hyakkoku City 		Psychic Psychic Badge.png
Psychic Badge
VSWulfric.png
Wulfric
ウルップ Urup 		Snowbelle City
エイセツシティ
Eisetsu City 		Ice Iceberg Badge.png
Iceberg Badge

Elite Four and Champion

Kalos League
Generation VI
Member
Japanese 		Type
VSMalva.png
Malva
パキラ Pachira 		Fire
VSSiebold.png
Siebold
ズミ Zumi 		Water
VSWikstrom.png
Wikstrom
ガンピ Gampi 		Steel
VSDrasna.png
Drasna
ドラセナ Dracaena 		Dragon
VSDiantha.png
Champion
Diantha
カルネ Carne 		Various

Trivia

  • The English and Japanese names of cities and towns in Kalos are derived from various ingredients used in fragrances. Likewise, the names in the European versions are derived from various terminologies related to art.
  • Kalos is the only region in which:
    • All Gym Leaders and Elite Four members use teams consisting entirely of Pokémon of the type they use.
    • All Routes have alternate names.
    • There is more than one status-healing local specialty food item: the Lumiose Galette and the Shalour Sable, although the latter cannot be obtained in Pokémon X and Y without trading.
  • The Kalos region has the largest regional Pokédex of all regions.
  • Kalos has the largest population of any region, with 1,288 inhabitants living in its cities, towns, and other areas.
  • The adjectival form of Kalos is "Kalosian", as seen in Kiloude City's map description.

See also

In other languages

Language Name Origin
German, Spanish,
French, Italian,
Portuguese, Czech,
Danish, Finnish,
Indonesian, Dutch,
Croatian, Hungarian,
Estonian, Malay,
Norwegian, Polish,
Swedish, Turkish,
Vietnamese 		Kalos From its Japanese and English name
Korean 칼로스 Kalos Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 卡洛斯 Kǎluòsī Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 卡洛斯 Kāloksī
Greek Κάλος Kálos Transcription of its English name
Hebrew קאלוס Kalos Transcription of its English name
Arabic كالوس Kalos Transcription of its English name
Hindi कालोस Kalos Transcription of its English name
Russian Калос Kalos Transcription of its English name
Tamil காலோஸ் Kalos Transcription of its English name
Telugu కాలోస్ Kalos Transcription of its English name
Thai คาลอส Kalos Transcription of its Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pokémon X and Pokémon Y: Honedge Revealed! (YouTube)
  2. ↑ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Developer Roundtable Recap (YouTube)
  3. ↑ Nutt, Christian (September 19, 2013). "A New Pokémon for a New Era." Game Developer.


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • Johto • Hoenn
Sinnoh (Hisui • Battle Zone) • Unova (Blueberry Academy)
Kalos • Alola • Galar (Isle of Armor • Crown Tundra)
Paldea • Kitakami
Side series White City • Orre
Anime Orange Islands • Decolore Islands
Spin-off games Fiore • Almia • Oblivia • Pokémon Island • Mintale Town
Ryme City • Pasio • Ransei • Ferrum • Lental
Mystery Dungeon world • PokéPark • TCG Islands
Carmonte Island • Tumblecube Island • Aeos Island
TCG Southern Islands • Puzzle Continent • Holon • Parallel Worlds
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world 		Ranger Union • Guyana
Lucario Kingdom • Mirage Kingdom • Rota


Kalos
Bug Badge.png Cliff Badge.png Rumble Badge.png Plant Badge.png Voltage Badge.png Fairy Badge.png Psychic Badge.png Iceberg Badge.png
Settlements
Vaniville Town • Aquacorde Town‎ • Santalune City • Lumiose City • Camphrier Town • Cyllage City
Ambrette Town • Geosenge Town • Shalour City • Coumarine City • Laverre City • Dendemille Town • Anistar City
Couriway Town • Snowbelle City • Pokémon League • Kiloude City‎
Routes
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22
Landmarks
Santalune Forest • Chamber of Emptiness • Parfum Palace • Battle Chateau • Berry fields • Connecting Cave • Glittering Cave • Reflection Cave
Tower of Mastery • Azure Bay • Sea Spirit's Den • Kalos Power Plant • Poké Ball Factory • Lost Hotel • Frost Cavern • Lysandre Labs
Team Flare Secret HQ • Terminus Cave • Pokémon Village • Victory Road • Battle Maison • Friend Safari • Unknown Dungeon


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