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[[File:Galar Sw.png|thumb|200px|In-game map of the Galar region from Sword]]
The '''Galar''' region (Japanese: '''ガラル{{tt|地方|ちほう}}''' ''Galar {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]], and the eighth [[core series]] region to be introduced. It is the setting of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
[[File:Galar Sh.png|thumb|200px|In-game map of the Galar region from Shield]]
'''Galar''' (Japanese: '''ガラル地方''' ''Galar-chihō'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. It was the eighth [[core series]] region to be introduced.


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


===Design concept===
===Design concept===
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
{{main|Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Galar|Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar}}
Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref> with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on {{wp|England and Wales}}, while the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}. The [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, which is a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643?s=21 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref>
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-Europe.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of Europe showing the Galar region as {{wp|Great Britain}}.]]
Galar is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}. According to [[Shigeru Ohmori]], the UK is chosen as a basis for Galar to tie into {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s theme of "strength", and the idea of aiming to be the greatest or the strongest.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/we-interview-junichi-masuda-and-shigeru-ohmori-about-pokemon-sword-and-pokemon-shield/ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about ''Pokémon Sword'' and ''Pokémon Shield'' | Pokemon.com]</ref>
 
The main part of Galar focuses heavily on the island of Great Britain, especially {{wp|England}} and (to a lesser extent) {{wp|Wales}}. However, the orientation of the landmass is rotated 180° compared to real-world Great Britain: for example, northern Galar is based on southern England. The parts of Galar introduced in the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] are based on other parts of the UK: the [[Isle of Armor]] is based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}, a self-governing {{wp|Crown Dependencies|crown dependency}} of the United Kingdom, and the [[Crown Tundra]] is based on {{wp|Scotland}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/pokemonnewsuk/status/1216731889920368643 Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration]</ref>
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==History==
==History==
===Dated history===
===Dated history===
* 20,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell.
The following events are dated in relation to the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}:
* c. 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred and was stopped by {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}.
* 20,000 years prior: A meteorite containing {{p|Eternatus}} fell in Galar.
* c. 3,000 years prior: A black storm called the [[Darkest Day]] occurred across Galar and was stopped by two youths and the [[legendary heroes]], causing the boys to be crowned as the kings of the region.
* 50 years prior: [[Mustard]] defeated [[Opal]] and went on to become Galar's {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* 32 years prior: [[Mustard]] loses his position as Galar's Champion. After retiring from the Pokémon League and traveling the world, Mustard returned to Galar, bought an island, named it the "Isle of Armor", and founded the [[Master Dojo]].


===Contemporary history===
===Contemporary history===
{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and [[Hop]] receive their [[starter Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}}, and meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. The two receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging [[Gym]]s in order to earn eight [[Badge]]s to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their {{pkmn|journey}}, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Chairman Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}} and bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] and head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]], where they battle Rose and summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
====Sword and Shield====
{{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}} and their best friend, [[Hop]], receive their [[first partner Pokémon]] from [[Leon]], the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} and Hop's brother. Shortly thereafter, they meet a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the [[Slumbering Weald]]. As they begin their {{pkmn|journey}}, they receive [[Pokédex]]es from [[Sonia]], [[Dynamax Band]]s from [[Professor Magnolia]], and [[endorsement]]s from Leon to enter the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. They travel across Galar, challenging [[Gym]]s to earn the eight [[Badge]]s they need to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their journey, they encounter a group called [[Team Yell]], whose members support [[Marnie]] in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called [[Macro Cosmos]], a conglomerate led by [[Rose]], who has endorsed his ward [[Bede]] in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon Stadium]], Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening {{p|Eternatus}}, bringing about the [[Darkest Day]] in an attempt to provide energy for Galar for 1,000 years. To stop Rose's plan, Victor/Gloria and Hop search for the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield]] in the Slumbering Weald, and with those [[item]]s in hand, they head to the [[Energy Plant]] in [[Hammerlocke]] to face Rose. Victor/Gloria battles and defeats Rose, then joins Leon and Hop to face Eternatus; in the course of the battle, the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield summon {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}} (respectively) to their aid. After defeating Eternatus, Victor/Gloria manages to catch it. They then return to [[Wyndon]] to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.
 
After becoming Champion, Hop and Victor/Gloria travel back to the Slumbering Weald to return the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. While there, they encounter an odd pair of brothers, [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], who proclaim themselves descendants of the original kings of Galar and steal the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. The brothers seek to undermine Zacian and Zamazenta's reputation as saviors of Galar by turning them instead into threats. As an experiment to further their plan, they release Dynamax particles across Galar, sending multiple Dynamax Pokémon out of control across multiple stadiums. Victor/Gloria, Hop, and then-former [[Gym Leader]] [[Piers]] set out to stop the rampaging Pokémon, while Sonia tracks the brothers. The group finds them at the Hammerlocke Energy Plant, where they attempt to use Dynamax particles to send Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}} into an uncontrollable fury. Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}} resists, instead attacking Shielbert{{sup/8|Sw}}/Sordward{{sup/8|Sh}}. With the help of Hop and Zacian{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sh}}, Victor/Gloria successfully calms Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}}. Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zacian{{sup/8|Sh}} then flees, pursued by Hop, while Zacian{{sup/8|Sw}}/Zamazenta{{sup/8|Sh}} allows Victor/Gloria to catch them by defeating them in battle. Victor/Gloria and their new Pokémon return to find Hop in the Slumbering Weald. There, Hop successfully calms and catches Zamazenta/Zacian, and challenges Victor/Gloria to one final battle.
 
===== The Isle of Armor =====
In [[The Isle of Armor]], Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Isle of Armor]] off the coast of Galar and becomes an apprentice in the local [[Master Dojo]], a [[battle facility]] run by former Champion [[Mustard]]. They also develop a new [[rival]]ry with a Gym Leader-in-training and fellow apprentice named [[Klara]]{{sup/8|Sw}}/[[Avery]]{{sup/8|Sh}}. Victor/Gloria enrolls and takes part in a series of trials, first chasing a trio of fast Galarian {{p|Slowpoke}}, searching for Max Mushrooms, and having a final showdown with Klara/Avery. In doing so, Victor/Gloria proves to be Mustard's best student since [[Leon]], as claimed by Mustard himself. As a reward for completing Mustard's trials, they are given a {{p|Kubfu}} as a companion to raise, with the goal of raising it into a great {{p|Urshifu}}. After developing a strong bond with {{p|Kubfu}}, Victor/Gloria heads to the [[Tower of Darkness]] or the [[Tower of Waters]], and completes a rite of passage to ultimately earn the right to evolve Kubfu into Urshifu. After Victor/Gloria become Champion of Galar, they are tasked by Mustard to find [[Max Honey]] for Urshifu to achieve [[Gigantamax]] transformation, and work alongside Hop to find it. Once Urshifu has achieved the ability to Gigantamax, Victor/Gloria have a final showdown with Mustard, who now holds nothing back, and prevails. Mustard congratulates them, and tells them to be ready for [[Galarian Star Tournament|what's to come]].
 
===== The Crown Tundra =====
In [[The Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria travels to the [[Crown Tundra]] in southern Galar, where they meet [[Peony]], an enthusiastic former {{type|Steel}} Gym Leader and Champion as well as the younger brother of [[Rose]], and take his daughter [[Peonia]]'s place in his explorations of solving the legends lurking around the Tundra, since Peonia refuses to do so. As such, Peony assigns Victor/Gloria as the leader of his "expedition team" and tasks them with searching for various [[Legendary Pokémon]] who are known to reside in the Crown Tundra. One of these Pokémon is the King of Bountiful Harvests, a known figurehead in the Crown Tundra and its small town of [[Freezington]], but one whose stories are now only known to a few. Victor/Gloria eventually meets this Pokémon after restoring its statue, who reveals its name to be {{p|Calyrex}}, while it uses [[Peony]] as a means to communicate with them. It reveals that it had lost its power over the years as less and less people believed in it, and it eventually lost the ability to bring bountiful harvests. Calyrex tasks Victor/Gloria with creating the Reins of Unity (which Peony successfully creates) and planting either an Iceroot Carrot or Shaderoot Carrot in hopes of reclaiming its long lost steed, who is later revealed to be {{p|Glastrier}}/{{p|Spectrier}}. They eventually lure the steed into the Crown Shrine, and Calyrex takes its Reins of Unity and bonds with Glastrier or Spectrier once more, achieving its full power again. Now having regained its power, Calyrex allows Victor/Gloria to challenge it to a battle to catch it, and they succeed in doing so. Calyrex thanks the player and looks forward to the journeys they will share.
 
In the midst of doing so, Victor/Gloria explores the entirety of the Crown Tundra, discovering several ruins that uncover the [[legendary giants]], including two newly discovered ones in {{p|Regieleki}} and {{p|Regidrago}}. They also discover a tree where [[Galarian form]]s of the [[legendary birds]] come, and chases them all around Galar, one in the Crown Tundra itself, one in the Isle of Armor, and one in Galar's own Wild Area.
 
In doing all this, Victor/Gloria eventually reports these back to Peony, and eventually they go all the way to the [[Max Lair]] and rejoin Peonia, in which they all partake in [[Dynamax Adventure]]s. In the midst of these, it is revealed a strange Pokémon appeared in the Max Lair and multiple [[Ultra Beast]]s came as well: eventually, Victor/Gloria discover that it was in fact {{p|Necrozma}}, and reports it to Peony, which is then noticed by the scientist running the [[Max Lair]].
 
After having explored the [[Crown Tundra]], Victor/Gloria receives a call from [[Leon]], who formally invites them to the [[Galarian Star Tournament]] in Wyndon, which involves two-on-two [[Multi Battle]]s, and Victor/Gloria partners with either Hop or Marnie in a series of battles against all of Galar's Gym Leaders and emerges victorious.


==Cities, routes, and other locations==
==Geography==
Galar has 11 cities and towns. Like in [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]], the routes of Galar start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 10 routes in total.
[[File:Galar Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Galar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
The Galar region is an expansive region, including varied environments such as idyllic countrysides, contemporary cities, and snow-covered mountains. Galar comprises a long mainland area as well as an outlying island area, the [[Isle of Armor]], east of the mainland.


In the anime, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require flying between the two locations via airplane.
The extreme south of the Galarian mainland includes the [[Crown Tundra]]. This area is isolated from the rest of the mainland by a tall mountain range, which extends north along both mainland coasts. However, the Galarian train system allows for travel through these mountains.
 
Just north of the southern mountains, in the broad valley between its coastal spurs, lie the dense [[Slumbering Weald]] and nearby village of [[Postwick]]. This valley also marks the beginning of a long stretch of plains dotted with hills, ending just north of [[Hammerlocke]], that cover the majority of mainland Galar. These plains are home to two of the three main cities in Galar: Hammerlocke and [[Motostoke]]. Various arid, rocky environments sit at the northern edges of the plains, including the cliffs outside [[Stow-on-Side]] on {{rt|6|Galar}} and the ruins south of [[Circhester]] on {{rt|8|Galar}}. In northwest Galar, surrounding [[Ballonlea]], is the [[Glimwood Tangle]], a thick, gloomy forest. East of this forest lies a broad tundra that includes the city of Circhester and a range of snowy and jagged mountains that separates the metropolis of [[Wyndon]] from the rest of Galar.
 
The Isle of Armor sits in the sea to the east, closest to the mainland town of [[Spikemuth]]. Much of the isle consists of lush forests, caves, rolling hills and tree-filled valleys that rise from its long beaches. Despite being an island, it is connected to mainland Galar's train system with dedicated [[Flying Taxi]]s.
 
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require airplanes for travel between them. Dialogue in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|the games]] reveals that Galar is within swimming distance of Kalos.


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


===Cities and towns===
===Notable locations===
Galar has 12 cities and towns. Like in [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]], Galarian route numbers start from 1, likely due to the geographical isolation of these regions from both the original four regions and each other. There are 10 routes in total, all on the Galarian mainland, divided into four groups:
* {{rt|1|Galar}} & {{rt|2|Galar}} in southern Galar, around [[Wedgehurst]] and surrounding locations;
* {{rt|3|Galar}}, {{rt|4|Galar}}, & {{rt|5|Galar}} in central Galar, forming a loop between [[Motostoke]] and the nearby towns;
* {{rt|6|Galar}}, {{rt|7|Galar}}, {{rt|8|Galar}}, & {{rt|9|Galar}} in central Galar, around [[Hammerlocke]] and the nearby towns; and
* {{rt|10|Galar}} in northern Galar, connecting to the southern gates of [[Wyndon]].
Unlike in most other regions, it is impossible to travel through Galar using just these routes. Instead, a train system connects different cities and towns, and thus connects the different sets of routes.
 
The Galar region also has an extensive area called the [[Wild Area]] which adjoins several towns and cities in the region.
 
====Settlements====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{galar color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{galar color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{galar color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Map
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | City/Town
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{galar color}}" | Population
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{galar color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Postwick Hop Leon house SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[File:Postwick SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Postwick]]
| [[Postwick]]
| 5
| 5
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| Our quiet borough is home to the esteemed Pokémon Research Lab.
| Our quiet borough is home to the esteemed Pokémon Research Lab.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:<!--Motostoke SwSh-->SwSh Prerelease industrial city.png|100px]]
| [[File:Motostoke SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[Motostoke]]
| [[Motostoke]]
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| 120
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| [[Hammerlocke]]
| [[Hammerlocke]]
| 102
| 102
| A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the middle ages.
| A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the Middle Ages.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Stow-On-Side SwSh.png|100px]]
| [[File:Stow-On-Side SwSh.png|100px]]
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| 157
| 157
| This booming metropolis was designed and developed by our very own Chairman Rose.
| This booming metropolis was designed and developed by our very own Chairman Rose.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Galar Freezington SwSh.jpg|100px]]
| [[Freezington]]
| 9
| N/A
|}
|}
* Freezington does not have a sign containing a description.


===Landmarks===
====Landmarks====
[[File:Galar Wild Area SwSh.png|thumb|200px|A map of the Wild Area, with landmarks indicated by blue squares]]
* [[Wild Area]]
* [[Wild Area]]
** [[Meetup Spot]]
** [[Meetup Spot]]
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* [[Glimwood Tangle]]
* [[Glimwood Tangle]]
* [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
* [[Route 9 Tunnel]]
* [[Rose Tower]]/{{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}}
[[File:Rose Tower TW.png|thumb|250px|Rose Tower in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
* [[Rose Tower]]/{{gal|Battle Tower}}
* [[Energy Plant]]
* [[Energy Plant]]
[[File:Master Dojo SwSh.png|thumb|250px|The Isle of Armor's Master Dojo]]
* [[Isle of Armor]]
* [[Isle of Armor]]
* [[Crown Tundra]]<!--
** [[Fields of Honor]]
** [[Workout Sea]]
** [[Master Dojo]]
** [[Soothing Wetlands]]
** [[Courageous Cavern]]
** [[Loop Lagoon]]
** [[Forest of Focus]]
** [[Warm-Up Tunnel]]
** [[Potbottom Desert]]
** [[Training Lowlands]]
** [[Challenge Road]]
** [[Tower of Darkness]]
** [[Brawlers' Cave]]
** [[Challenge Beach]]
** [[Tower of Waters]]
** [[Honeycalm Sea]]
** [[Honeycalm Island]]
** [[Stepping-Stone Sea]]
** [[Insular Sea]]
[[File:Galar Dyna Tree Hill SwSh.jpg|thumb|250px|The Crown Tundra's Dyna Tree Hill]]
* [[Crown Tundra]]
** [[Slippery Slope]]
** [[Max Lair]]
** [[Freezington]]
** [[Frostpoint Field]]
** [[Giant's Bed]]
** {{Gal|Rock Peak Ruins}}
** {{Gal|Iron Ruins}}
** [[Old Cemetery]]
** [[Snowslide Slope]]
** {{Gal|Iceberg Ruins}}
** [[Tunnel to the Top]]
** [[Path to the Peak]]
** [[Crown Shrine]]
** [[Giant's Foot]]
** [[Roaring-Sea Caves]]
** [[Frigid Sea]]
** [[Three-Point Pass]]
** [[Split-Decision Ruins]]
** [[Ballimere Lake]]
** [[Lakeside Cave]]
** [[Dyna Tree Hill]]


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


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


==Galar League==
==Galar League==
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{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|logo=yes|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|logo=yes|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png|size=x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png|size=x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitō<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sw}}</span>|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sh}}</span>|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSOpal.png|size=x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSOpal.png|size=x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|logo=yes|pic=VSGordie.png|size=x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|logo=yes|pic=VSGordie.png|size=x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sw}}</span>|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sh}}</span>|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSPiers.png|size=x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSPiers.png|size=x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
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! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Semifinals}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Semifinals}}
|-
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|t=Dark|pic=VSMarnie 2.png|m=Marnie|mjap=マリィ|mrm=Mary|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSMarnie 2.png|m=Marnie|mjap=マリィ|mrm=Mary|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Sword|t=Various|pic=VSHop 3.png|m=Hop|mjap=ホップ|mrm=Hop|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Shield|logo=yes|t=Various|pic=VSHop 3.png|m=Hop|mjap=ホップ|mrm=Hop|size=x100px}}
|-
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Interruption}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Interruption}}
|-
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Fairy|t=Fairy|pic=VSBede 2.png|m=Bede|mjap=ビート|mrm=Beet|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSBede 2.png|m=Bede|mjap=ビート|mrm=Beet|size=x100px}}
|-
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Finals}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Finals}}
|-
|-
{{elt|col=2|type=Water|t=Water|pic=VSNessa.png|m=Nessa|mjap=ルリナ|mrm=Rurina|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|m=Nessa|mjap=ルリナ|mrm=Rurina|size=x100px}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|t=Fighting|t2=Ghost|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|m=Bea|m2=Allister|mjap=サイトウ|mrm=Saitō{{sup/8|Sw}}|mjap2=オニオン|mrm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Ghost|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png{{!}}x100px|pic2=VSAllister.png{{!}}x100px|m=Bea|m2=Allister|mjap=サイトウ|mrm=Saitō<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sw}}</span>|mjap2=オニオン|mrm2=Onion<span class="whitelinks">{{sup/8|Sh}}</span>}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|t=Dragon|pic=VSRaihan.png|m=Raihan|mjap=キバナ|mrm=Kibana|size=x100px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|m=Raihan|mjap=キバナ|mrm=Kibana|size=x100px}}
|-
|-
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Championship Match}}
! colspan=4 | {{color|{{galar color light}}|Championship Match}}
|-
|-
{{eltb|col=2|type=Galar|t=Various|pic=VSLeon.png|m=Leon|mjap=ダンデ|mrm=Dande|size=x100px}}
{{eltb|col=2|type=Galar|t=Various|logo=yes|pic=VSLeon.png|m=Leon|mjap=ダンデ|mrm=Dande|size=x100px}}
|}
|}


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


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


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


Latest revision as of 16:37, 18 September 2024

Galar ガラル地方
Galar region
Galar artwork.png
Artwork of the Galar region from Pokémon Sword and Shield
Introduction Pokémon Sword and Shield
Professor Professor Magnolia
Professor Sonia
First partner Pokémon Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble
Regional Villains Team Yell
Macro Cosmos
Sordward and Shielbert
Explorers (anime only)
League
Pokémon League Galar League
League Location Wyndon Stadium
Pokédex
Pokédex List Galar Pokédex
Isle of Armor Pokédex
Crown Tundra Pokédex
Anime
Series Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Season(s) Journeys (23)
Master Journeys (24)
Ultimate Journeys (25)
Horizons
Games
Generation VIII
Games Sword and Shield
Manga
Adventures Debut Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon

The Galar region (Japanese: ガラル地方 Galar region) is a region of the Pokémon world, and the eighth core series region to be introduced. It is the setting of Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Etymology and design concept

Etymology

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

Design concept

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar
The map of Europe showing the Galar region as Great Britain.

Galar is based on the United Kingdom. According to Shigeru Ohmori, the UK is chosen as a basis for Galar to tie into Pokémon Sword and Shield's theme of "strength", and the idea of aiming to be the greatest or the strongest.[1]

The main part of Galar focuses heavily on the island of Great Britain, especially England and (to a lesser extent) Wales. However, the orientation of the landmass is rotated 180° compared to real-world Great Britain: for example, northern Galar is based on southern England. The parts of Galar introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass are based on other parts of the UK: the Isle of Armor is based on the Isle of Man, a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom, and the Crown Tundra is based on Scotland.[2]

History

Dated history

The following events are dated in relation to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield:

  • 20,000 years prior: A meteorite containing Eternatus fell in Galar.
  • c. 3,000 years prior: A black storm called the Darkest Day occurred across Galar and was stopped by two youths and the legendary heroes, causing the boys to be crowned as the kings of the region.
  • 50 years prior: Mustard defeated Opal and went on to become Galar's Champion.
  • 32 years prior: Mustard loses his position as Galar's Champion. After retiring from the Pokémon League and traveling the world, Mustard returned to Galar, bought an island, named it the "Isle of Armor", and founded the Master Dojo.

Contemporary history

Sword and Shield

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

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

The Isle of Armor

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

The Crown Tundra

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

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

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

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

Geography

Galar in Pokémon Adventures

The Galar region is an expansive region, including varied environments such as idyllic countrysides, contemporary cities, and snow-covered mountains. Galar comprises a long mainland area as well as an outlying island area, the Isle of Armor, east of the mainland.

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

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

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

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

Demographics

The Galar region has a total population of 727, including all towns, cities, and other areas. Upon its introduction in Generation VIII, it became the fifth largest region by population.

Notable locations

Galar has 12 cities and towns. Like in Unova, Kalos, and Alola, Galarian route numbers start from 1, likely due to the geographical isolation of these regions from both the original four regions and each other. There are 10 routes in total, all on the Galarian mainland, divided into four groups:

Unlike in most other regions, it is impossible to travel through Galar using just these routes. Instead, a train system connects different cities and towns, and thus connects the different sets of routes.

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

Settlements

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

Landmarks

A map of the Wild Area, with landmarks indicated by blue squares
Rose Tower in Pokémon: Twilight Wings
The Isle of Armor's Master Dojo
The Crown Tundra's Dyna Tree Hill

Animated series-exclusive

Picture Location Description
Ancient Castle.png Ancient castle An ancient castle located near Hammerlocke that serves as one of Diana's hideouts.
Karna Poké Ball factory.png Karna's Poké Ball factory A factory run by Karna that produces custom Poké Balls.

Appearance

In-game

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Galar Sw DLC.png Galar Sh.png
Galar as seen in Pokémon Sword
with the Expansion Pass (Version 1.3.0+) 		Galar as seen in Pokémon Shield
(Version 1.1.1 or earlier)
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Victor's sync move mindscape from
Pokémon Masters EX

Galar League

Main article: Galar League

The Galar League is the regional Pokémon League of the Galar region. Trainers who have received a letter of endorsement may compete in the Gym Challenge. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may participate in the annual Champion Cup at Wyndon Stadium.

Gym Leaders

Galar League
Generation VIII Region: Galar
Gym Leader
Japanese 		Location
Japanese 		Type Badge
VSMilo.png
Milo
ヤロー Yarrow 		Turffield
ターフタウン
Turf Town 		Grass Gym logo.png
Grass 		Grass Badge.png
Grass Badge
VSNessa.png
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina 		Hulbury
バウタウン
Bow Town 		Water Gym logo.png
Water 		Water Badge.png
Water Badge
VSKabu.png
Kabu
カブ Kabu 		Motostoke
エンジンシティ
Engine City 		Fire Gym logo.png
Fire 		Fire Badge.png
Fire Badge
VSBea.png
Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw 		VSAllister.png
Allister
オニオン OnionSh 		Stow-on-Side
ラテラルタウン
Lateral Town 		Fighting Gym logo.png
Fighting 		Ghost Gym logo.png
Ghost 		Fighting Badge.png
Fighting Badge 		Ghost Badge.png
Ghost Badge
VSOpal.png
Opal
ポプラ Poplar 		VSBede 2.png
Bede
ビート Beet 		Ballonlea
アラベスクタウン
Arabesque Town 		Fairy Gym logo.png
Fairy 		GalarFairy Badge.png
Fairy Badge

VSGordie.png
Gordie
マクワ MakuwaSw 		VSMelony.png
Melony
メロン MelonSh 		Circhester
キルクスタウン
Circus Town 		Rock Gym logo.png
Rock 		Ice Gym logo.png
Ice 		Rock Badge.png
Rock Badge 		Ice Badge.png
Ice Badge
VSPiers.png
Piers
ネズ Nezu 		VSMarnie 3.png
Marnie
マリィ Mary 		Spikemuth
スパイクタウン
Spike Town 		Dark Gym logo.png
Dark 		Dark Badge.png
Dark Badge

VSRaihan.png
Raihan
キバナ Kibana 		Hammerlocke
ナックルシティ
Knuckle City 		Dragon Gym logo.png
Dragon 		Dragon Badge.png
Dragon Badge

Champion Cup

Galar League
Generation VIII
Member
Japanese 		Type
Semifinals
VSMarnie 2.png
Marnie
マリィ Mary 		Dark Gym logo.png
Dark
VSHop 3.png
Hop
ホップ Hop 		Pokémon League logo.png
Various
Interruption
VSBede 2.png
Bede
ビート Beet 		Fairy Gym logo.png
Fairy
Finals
VSNessa.png
Nessa
ルリナ Rurina 		Water Gym logo.png
Water
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Bea
サイトウ SaitōSw 		{{{size2}}}
Allister
オニオン OnionSh 		Fighting Gym logo.png
Fighting 		Ghost Gym logo.png
Ghost
VSRaihan.png
Raihan
キバナ Kibana 		Dragon Gym logo.png
Dragon
Championship Match
VSLeon.png
Champion
Leon
ダンデ Dande 		Gym Challenge logo.png
Various

Trivia

  • Galar is the only core series region to:
    • Not have a Pokémon academy.
    • Not have an Elite Four.
      • A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup.
    • Contain a single landmass with a map that does not fit on the screen. Previous regions with multiple maps either contained or were archipelagos.
    • Introduce four fossils, the most of any region so far.
      • Despite this, the region does not beat the record for most Fossil Pokémon introduced (five in Kanto) due to the Galarian Fossil Pokémon being unable to evolve.
    • Have two Gym Leaders resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot.
  • Galar is the first region to:
  • In keeping with the sports theme of the region's Gyms, the names of the cities and towns in Galar are derived from sports terminology.
  • Galar has the second fewest numbered routes of any core series region, with a total of ten. Paldea has none at all.
  • Galar is tied with Unova as the region that has the most Gym Leaders, with a total of 14.
  • In the anime, Galar is constantly depicted with a cloudy, gray sky, similar to the common weather of the country it's based on, the United Kingdom.
  • The adjectival form of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term "Galarian form".

See also

In other languages

Language Name Origin
German, Spanish,
French, Italian
Indonesian 		Galar From its Japanese and English name
Korean 가라르 Galar Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 伽勒爾 / 伽勒尔 Jiālè'ěr Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 伽勒爾 Gālahkyíh Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name
Hebrew גאלאר Ge'alar Transcription of its English name
Hindi गलार Galar Transcription of its English name
Russian Галар Galar Transcription of its English name
Thai กาลาร์ Galar Transcription of its Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ We Interview Junichi Masuda and Shigeru Ohmori about Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Pokemon.com
  2. ↑ Tweet regarding Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra's inspiration


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


Galar
Grass Gym logo.png
Water Gym logo.png
Fire Gym logo.png
Fighting Gym logo.png

Ghost Gym logo.png
Fairy Gym logo.png
Rock Gym logo.png

Ice Gym logo.png
Dark Gym logo.png
Dragon Gym logo.png
Pokémon League logo.png
Settlements
Postwick • Wedgehurst • Motostoke • Turffield • Hulbury • Hammerlocke
Stow-on-Side • Ballonlea • Circhester • Spikemuth • Wyndon
Routes
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10
Landmarks
Slumbering Weald • Galar Mine • Galar Mine No. 2 • Motostoke Outskirts
Glimwood Tangle • Route 9 Tunnel • Rose Tower/Battle Tower • Energy Plant • Tower Summit
Wild Area
Meetup Spot • Rolling Fields • Dappled Grove • Watchtower Ruins • East Lake Axewell • West Lake Axewell
Axew's Eye • South Lake Miloch • Giant's Seat • North Lake Miloch • Motostoke Riverbank • Bridge Field
Stony Wilderness • Dusty Bowl • Giant's Mirror • Hammerlocke Hills • Giant's Cap • Lake of Outrage
Isle of Armor
Fields of Honor • Master Dojo • Soothing Wetlands • Forest of Focus • Challenge Beach • Tower of Waters • Brawlers' Cave
Challenge Road • Tower of Darkness • Courageous Cavern • Loop Lagoon • Training Lowlands • Warm-Up Tunnel
Potbottom Desert • Workout Sea • Stepping-Stone Sea • Insular Sea • Honeycalm Sea • Honeycalm Island
Crown Tundra
Slippery Slope • Max Lair • Freezington • Frostpoint Field • Giant's Bed • Rock Peak Ruins • Iron Ruins • Old Cemetery
Snowslide Slope • Iceberg Ruins • Tunnel to the Top • Path to the Peak • Crown Shrine • Giant's Foot • Roaring-Sea Caves
Frigid Sea • Three-Point Pass • Split-Decision Ruins • Ballimere Lake • Lakeside Cave • Dyna Tree Hill


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