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{{samename|regions used for region-locking|Software region}}
{{samename|regions used for region-locking|Software region}}
[[File:RegionsMoviesMap ReUpload.jpg|thumb|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, along with the Sevii Islands and the Orange Archipelago, from the {{pkmn|anime}}'s [[M10|10th anniversary]]]]
[[File:RegionsMoviesMap ReUpload.jpg|thumb|350px|A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, along with the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, from the {{pkmn|anime}}'s [[M10|10th anniversary]]]]
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|地方|chihō}}''' ''region'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most eighteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon [[canon]]s.
A '''region''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|地方|chihō}}''' ''region'') is an organized area of the [[Pokémon world]]. There are at most eighteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon [[canon]]s.


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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
Nine regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (formerly known as [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts.
Nine regions have appeared in the [[core series]] of [[Pokémon games]]. They are, in order of appearance: [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]] (former [[Hisui]]), [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], [[Galar]], and [[Paldea]]. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts.


Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[first partner Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous team]] operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals.
Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own [[Pokémon League]], which includes eight [[Gym Leader]]s. Once these eight are defeated, [[Pokémon Trainer]]s can challenge the regional [[Elite Four]] and {{pkmn|Champion}} (except Johto, which shares the [[Indigo League]] with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the [[island challenge]] and only recently created a {{al|Pokémon League}}. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a [[Pokémon Professor]] who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out [[first partner Pokémon]] to them. There is usually a [[villainous team]] operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals.
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Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture.
Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|legends]] originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture.


In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that Sinnoh, Kanto, and Hoenn are part of a larger country, whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>[[Professor Oak/Quotes#Diamond, Pearl and Platinum|Professor Oak]]: ''"[...] This is [[Pal Park]]! Pokémon from around the country can be brought here. In other words, Pokémon from places like [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]]. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]])</ref> Due to Johto being Kanto's neighboring region, it could be assumed that Johto is also a part of this country. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon world's Kanto region takes its name. Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea are known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country. However, the [[National Pokédex]] in Unova and Kalos contains all of the Pokémon from the first four main regions, which implies that either they are in the same nation or Professors from these six regions are collaborating.Additionally, [[Kitakami]] is stated to be in the East, and close to Sinnoh. [[Malie City]] in the Alola region was built by people who previously lived in Kanto and Johto and is also stated to have Eastern influence. The midway between Johto and Sinnoh/Hisui lies the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], being described as an entire location in [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]].
In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] explains that Sinnoh, Kanto, and Hoenn are part of a larger country, whose name has yet to be revealed.<ref>[[Professor Oak/Quotes#Diamond, Pearl and Platinum|Professor Oak]]: ''"[...] This is [[Pal Park]]! Pokémon from around the country can be brought here. In other words, Pokémon from places like [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]]. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Platinum Version|Platinum]])</ref> Due to Johto being Kanto's neighboring region, it could be assumed that Johto is also a part of this country. This concept is similar to the {{wp|regions of Japan}}, which the Pokémon world has been [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|modeled after]], and from which the Pokémon world's Kanto region takes its name. Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea are known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country. However, the [[National Pokédex]] in Unova and Kalos contains all of the Pokémon from the first four main regions, which implies that either they are in the same nation or Professors from these six regions are collaborating. Additionally, [[Kitakami]] is stated to be in the East. [[Malie City]] in the Alola region was built by people who previously lived in Kanto and Johto and is also stated to have Eastern influence. The midway between Johto and Sinnoh/Hisui lies the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], being described as an entire location in [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]].


[[Blueberry Academy]], located in Unova, has a [[Terarium]] that contains four different biomes based on different regions and locations. The [[Coastal Biome]] in particular is based on environments and ecosystems located in Alola, allowing Alolan Pokémon to thrive there.
[[Blueberry Academy]], located in Unova, has a [[Terarium]] that contains four different biomes based on different regions and locations. The [[Coastal Biome]] in particular is based on environments and ecosystems located in Alola, allowing Alolan Pokémon to thrive there.
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There are similar places in the [[Pokémon world]] which are technically not called "regions", but share similarities in terms of in-game mechanics with regions, some of which even have their own regional [[Pokédex]]es. Examples include the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Isle of Armor]], the [[Crown Tundra]], and [[Kitakami]] (officially referred to as "the land of Kitakami").
There are similar places in the [[Pokémon world]] which are technically not called "regions", but share similarities in terms of in-game mechanics with regions, some of which even have their own regional [[Pokédex]]es. Examples include the [[Sevii Islands]], the [[Isle of Armor]], the [[Crown Tundra]], and [[Kitakami]] (officially referred to as "the land of Kitakami").


The Sevii Islands are located south of the [[Kanto]] region. The Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra are part of the [[Galar]] region. The land of Kitakami is mentioned to be located in the East and is far enough from [[Paldea]] that traveling to it from there requires both a plane and a bus. It is also close to Sinnoh.
The Sevii Islands are located south of the [[Kanto]] region. The Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra are part of the [[Galar]] region. The land of Kitakami is mentioned to be located in the East and is far enough from [[Paldea]] that traveling to it from there requires both a plane and a bus.


===Unnamed locations===
===Unnamed locations===
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* {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref>
* {{p|Exeggutor}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}} reveal that it originally lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]])</ref><ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...]'' ({{game|Emerald}})</ref>
* {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} reveals that Gible's original home is much hotter than [[Alola]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>
* {{p|Gible}}'s Pokédex entries in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}} reveal that it once lived in the tropics.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''It once lived in the tropics. [...]'' ({{game|Diamond and Pearl|s|Pokémon Pearl}} and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Shining Pearl}})</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Moon}} reveals that Gible's original home is much hotter than [[Alola]].<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>
* All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as {{p|Cosmog}}'s evolution line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.
* All [[Ultra Beast]]s, as well as {{p|Cosmog}}'s evolutionary line and {{p|Necrozma}} all live in alternative universes that can be traveled to and from [[Ultra Space]] via [[Ultra Wormhole]]s.
** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, the [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region. There, a futuristic version of [[Hau'oli City]] lies in ruins and is only inhabited by a man in a Guzzlord-themed suit. According to the man, the people of this world fled to other planets as breathing too much of the air in the area is dangerous.<ref>A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref>
** The home of the Ultra Beast {{p|Guzzlord}}, the [[Ultra Ruin]], appears to be an {{pkmn|multiverse|alternate universe}}'s version of the Alola region. There, a futuristic version of [[Hau'oli City]] lies in ruins and is only inhabited by a man in a Guzzlord-themed suit. According to the man, the people of this world fled to other planets as breathing too much of the air in the area is dangerous.<ref>A partially readable sign in [[Ultra Ruin]] saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the [[Hau'oli City]] Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - ''Serving the city's every need!''). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.</ref>
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]])</ref> Ancient texts found by [[Professor Oak]] reveal that the people there worshipped Melmetal and after its death, built the [[Mystery Box]]es to keep the Meltan it turned into safe until one would evolve into a new Melmetal. Similarly to [[Galar]], the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon seem to occur there as well.
* [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Melmetal}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that there are legends of a cyclopic giant, a Gigantamaxed Melmetal, in a distant land.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy.'' ([[Pokémon HOME]])</ref> Ancient texts found by [[Professor Oak]] reveal that the people there worshipped Melmetal and after its death, built the [[Mystery Box]]es to keep the Meltan it turned into safe until one would evolve into a new Melmetal. Similarly to [[Galar]], the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon seems to occur there as well.
* {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in Galar.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* {{p|Copperajah}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} reveals that it came from another region to work with humans in Galar.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword]])</ref> Its Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it was brought to [[Paldea]] from a different region, which may or may not be the same as the one mentioned in its Pokémon Sword entry.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* [[Urshifu#Form data|Single Strike Style]] {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref>
* [[Urshifu#Form data|Single Strike Style]] {{p|Urshifu}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} reveals that it lives in the mountains of a distant region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves.'' ([[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield]])</ref> The same region is also mentioned in the Pokémon Sword and Shield website as {{p|Kubfu}}'s original home.
* {{p|Quaxly}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it migrated to Paldea from a different region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>
* {{p|Quaxly}}'s Pokédex entry in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}} reveals that it migrated to Paldea from a different region.<ref>[[Pokédex]] entry: ''This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. [...]'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet]])</ref>


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* In a an old [[Kalos]] legend written in the [[Tower of Mastery]], it's revealed that a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] with a [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] arrived in Kalos from somewhere else long ago and found two [[Key Stone|strange]] [[Mega Stone|stones]], which caused the Lucario to be the very first Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] in history.
* In a an old [[Kalos]] legend written in the [[Tower of Mastery]], it's revealed that a [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]] with a [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] arrived in Kalos from somewhere else long ago and found two [[Key Stone|strange]] [[Mega Stone|stones]], which caused the Lucario to be the very first Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] in history.
* In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref> It is the [[Celestica people]]'s original home before moving over to Sinnoh when it was known as [[Hisui]].
* In [[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]], a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the [[Sinjoh Ruins|ruins of same name]] are located, somewhere around the [[Johto]] and [[Sinnoh]] regions.<ref>[[Old Verse|Old Verse 12]]: ''"[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref> It is the [[Celestica people]]'s original home before moving over to Sinnoh when it was known as [[Hisui]].
* In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> It's revealed in {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}'s Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, sword-wielding warriors, rituals, and multiple conflicts.
* In the [[treasures of ruin]]'s story told by [[Raifort]], it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.<ref>[[Raifort]]: [[Raifort/Quotes#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|History class 4]] ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]])</ref> It's revealed in {{p|Wo-Chien}}, {{p|Chien-Pao}}, {{p|Ting-Lu}}, and {{p|Chi-Yu}}'s Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, sword-wielders, rituals, and multiple conflicts.
* In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and her human friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> Similarly to [[Kitakami]], {{Tera}} crystals are found there as well.
* In {{p|Ogerpon}}'s backstory, as told by [[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]], it's revealed that both {{ga|Ogerpon}} and her human friend came from a foreign land.<ref>[[Yukito and Hideko|Yukito]]: ''"A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]"'' ([[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] - [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] [[The Teal Mask|Part 1: The Teal Mask]])</ref> Similarly to [[Kitakami]], {{Tera}} crystals are found there as well.
* In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that {{ga|Pecharunt}}, its human caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived in a distant land.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o The Untold Story of Pecharunt]</ref>
* In {{p|Pecharunt}}'s backstory, it's revealed that {{ga|Pecharunt}}, its human caretakers, and {{p|Okidogi}} originally lived in a distant land.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njA84xxxe8o The Untold Story of Pecharunt]</ref>
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;List of regions
;List of regions
<gallery>
<gallery>
LGPE Kanto Map.png|[[Kanto]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
PE Kanto Map.png|[[Kanto]] in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]
JohtoMap.png|[[Johto]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
JohtoMap.png|[[Johto]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}
Hoenn ORAS.png|[[Hoenn]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
Hoenn ORAS.png|[[Hoenn]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
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[[New Pokémon Snap]] takes place in the [[Lental]] region, which is an archipelago housing many different kinds of habitats for wild Pokémon.
[[New Pokémon Snap]] takes place in the [[Lental]] region, which is an archipelago housing many different kinds of habitats for wild Pokémon.


[[Pokémon UNITE]] takes place on [[Aeos Island]], a mythical, distant island where people use [[Aeos energy]] to participate in [[Unite Battle]]s. Various regional forms of Pokémon appear in the game, nominally refrencing other regions. Additionally, a number of characters from the core series games compete in Unite Battles as part of the {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Legacy Trainer Showdown}} and {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} events.
[[Pokémon UNITE]] takes place on [[Aeos Island]], a mythical, distant island where people use [[Aeos energy]] to participate in [[Unite Battle]]s. Various regional forms of Pokémon appear in the game, nominally refrencing other regions. Additionally, a number of characters from the core series games compete in Unite Battles as part of the {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Legacy Trainer Showdown}} and {{DL|Theia Sky Ruins|Solo Challenge}} events. In the tie-in manga, [[Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!]], [[Zirco]] demonstrates knowledge of culture specific to other regions. He specifically cites [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[Pokémon Musical]]s, and [[Pokéstar Studios]].


===Art===
===Art===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
The protagonists of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited all eight of the core series regions in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the anime are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are also shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of anime-exclusive locations|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the anime, but instead in [[Kanto]] with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather being located on an island. Additionally, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'s [[Sevii Islands]] appeared in one [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.
The protagonists of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] and his {{ashfr|traveling companions}}, have visited all eight of the core series regions in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the anime are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are also shown to have a number of cities and towns that are [[List of animated series-exclusive locations|not present in the games]]. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the [[Hoenn]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in {{game|Emerald}} was not in [[Hoenn]] in the anime, but instead in [[Kanto]] with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather being located on an island. Additionally, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}'s [[Sevii Islands]] appeared in one [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode, ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.


Additionally, two regions exist in the anime that do not exist in any video game:
Additionally, two regions exist in the anime that do not exist in any video game:


* [[Orange Archipelago]], the tropical setting for the second season, [[S02|Adventures in the Orange Islands]]. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four [[Gym]]s.
* [[Orange Islands]], the tropical setting for the second season, [[S02|Adventures in the Orange Islands]]. Located south of Kanto and Johto, it differs from the standard region formula, with only four [[Gym]]s.
* [[Decolore Islands]], the setting of the final arc of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. It is located between Kanto and Unova, and it has no Pokémon Professor, no Pokémon Gyms, no Pokémon League, and no villanous team.
* [[Decolore Islands]], the setting of the final arc of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. It is located between Kanto and Unova, and it has no Pokémon Professor, no Pokémon Gyms, no Pokémon League, and no villanous team.


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Orange.jpg|The Orange Archipelago
File:Orange.jpg|The Orange Islands
File:Decolore.png|The Decolore Islands
File:Decolore.png|The Decolore Islands
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Both anime-exclusive regions are archipelagoes.
* Both animated series-exclusive regions are archipelagoes.
* Before [[Generation VIII]], each core series region had the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kant'''o''', J'''o'''ht'''o''', H'''o'''enn, Sinn'''o'''h, Un'''o'''va, Kal'''o'''s, and Al'''o'''la). The anime-exclusive regions also have the letter present ('''O'''range Archipelag'''o''' and Dec'''o'''l'''o'''re Islands).
* Before [[Generation VIII]], each core series region had the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kant'''o''', J'''o'''ht'''o''', H'''o'''enn, Sinn'''o'''h, Un'''o'''va, Kal'''o'''s, and Al'''o'''la). The animated series-exclusive regions also have the letter present ('''O'''range Islands and Dec'''o'''l'''o'''re Islands).
** Additionally, six of the seven regions prior to Generation VIII had a name that was five letters long, excluding Sinnoh.
** Additionally, six of the seven regions prior to Generation VIII had a name that was five letters long, excluding Sinnoh.
*** Sinnoh's former name, Hisui, happens to be five letters long.
*** Sinnoh's former name, Hisui, happens to be five letters long.
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|gr=Περιοχή ''Periochí''
|gr=Περιοχή ''Periochí''
|he=מחוז ''Makhoz''
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If you were looking for the regions used for region-locking, see Software region.
A map of the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions, along with the Sevii Islands and the Orange Islands, from the anime's 10th anniversary

A region (Japanese: 地方 region) is an organized area of the Pokémon world. There are at most eighteen known regions that have appeared in the various Pokémon canons.

Terminology

This is written as "Region" (starting with a capital letter) in Hidenori Kusaka's message from Pokémon Adventures volume 22:

  • "The fourth Pokémon Adventures story arc ends here, but the Hoenn Region will reappear in other major stories in the future."

In the core series games

Nine regions have appeared in the core series of Pokémon games. They are, in order of appearance: Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh (former Hisui), Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and Paldea. Each region has been the setting of at least two games in the generation in which it debuts.

Most regions are structured similarly. Typically, a region has its own Pokémon League, which includes eight Gym Leaders. Once these eight are defeated, Pokémon Trainers can challenge the regional Elite Four and Champion (except Johto, which shares the Indigo League with Kanto). Alola does not have Gyms but instead hosts the island challenge and only recently created a Pokémon League. Hisui does not have a League, due to it being set in a time where the concept of Pokémon Leagues didn't exist yet. Each region also has a Pokémon Professor who teaches new Trainers about Pokémon and typically gives out first partner Pokémon to them. There is usually a villainous team operating within the region that uses Pokémon to further its goals.

Though there are many similarities between them, there are some major differences between the regions, such as which Pokémon can be found and where various legends originate from. Visitors from another region quickly realize that the region they are visiting is far from their home, as noticeable by the distance traveled and the differences in climate, location, and the local culture.

In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Professor Oak explains that Sinnoh, Kanto, and Hoenn are part of a larger country, whose name has yet to be revealed.[1] Due to Johto being Kanto's neighboring region, it could be assumed that Johto is also a part of this country. This concept is similar to the regions of Japan, which the Pokémon world has been modeled after, and from which the Pokémon world's Kanto region takes its name. Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar and Paldea are known to be located far away from Kanto and Johto, and as such may not be part of this country. However, the National Pokédex in Unova and Kalos contains all of the Pokémon from the first four main regions, which implies that either they are in the same nation or Professors from these six regions are collaborating. Additionally, Kitakami is stated to be in the East. Malie City in the Alola region was built by people who previously lived in Kanto and Johto and is also stated to have Eastern influence. The midway between Johto and Sinnoh/Hisui lies the Sinjoh Ruins, being described as an entire location in Old Verse 12.

Blueberry Academy, located in Unova, has a Terarium that contains four different biomes based on different regions and locations. The Coastal Biome in particular is based on environments and ecosystems located in Alola, allowing Alolan Pokémon to thrive there.

Other locations

There are similar places in the Pokémon world which are technically not called "regions", but share similarities in terms of in-game mechanics with regions, some of which even have their own regional Pokédexes. Examples include the Sevii Islands, the Isle of Armor, the Crown Tundra, and Kitakami (officially referred to as "the land of Kitakami").

The Sevii Islands are located south of the Kanto region. The Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra are part of the Galar region. The land of Kitakami is mentioned to be located in the East and is far enough from Paldea that traveling to it from there requires both a plane and a bus.

Unnamed locations

Many locations go unnamed. These locations can be other regions that certain Pokémon may have originated from, or locations described with an unknown origin or description.

Pokédex entries and biology
Other mentions
  • In a an old Kalos legend written in the Tower of Mastery, it's revealed that a Trainer with a Lucario arrived in Kalos from somewhere else long ago and found two strange stones, which caused the Lucario to be the very first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in history.
  • In Old Verse 12, a place named Sinjoh is mentioned, likely where the ruins of same name are located, somewhere around the Johto and Sinnoh regions.[16] It is the Celestica people's original home before moving over to Sinnoh when it was known as Hisui.
  • In the treasures of ruin's story told by Raifort, it's revealed that the cursed treasures that'd become the treasures of ruin originated from a distant land in the east of Paldea, brought to Paldea by a merchant and purchased by the Paldean king.[17] It's revealed in Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu's Pokédex entries that this land once had a king, sword-wielders, rituals, and multiple conflicts.
  • In Ogerpon's backstory, as told by Yukito, it's revealed that both Ogerpon and her human friend came from a foreign land.[18] Similarly to Kitakami, Tera crystals are found there as well.
  • In Pecharunt's backstory, it's revealed that Pecharunt, its human caretakers, and Okidogi originally lived in a distant land.[19]
    • In the same story, it's revealed that the other members of the Loyal Three, Munkidori and Fezandipiti, were from somewhere else as well before being recruited by Pecharunt somewhere between its homeland and Kitakami. Munkidori was found in a forest and Fezandipiti was found in a cavern.

Gallery

List of regions
Other locations
Unnamed locations

In the side series games

The region of the Generation III side series games, Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Orre has similar characteristics to the core series regions but lacks some basic core series features. There are mostly Pokémon Trainers inhabiting the region. There are very few settlements and no routes. There is no official Pokémon League, but rather a variety of facilities which offer consecutive battles. There is a regional professor, Professor Krane and regional villains, Cipher and Team Snagem. Wild Pokémon only appear in rare areas called Poké Spots.

Art

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Ranger series

In the Pokémon Ranger series, the regions of Fiore, Almia, and Oblivia are much smaller and have different cultures than the core series regions. Pokémon Trainers are not present in the regions. Pokémon are not kept inside Poké Balls and wild Pokémon can be seen wandering cities as well as routes. Pokémon Rangers act as authority, helping Pokémon and people in need. There are no individual Gyms, an Elite Four or a Champion. However, Rangers can take the Capture Challenge to test their skills. Despite their peaceful natures, there are villainous teams that operate within both regions that capture and use Pokémon to further their goals of world domination. One such villainous team has been known to brainwash Pokémon using their advanced technology, causing them to lose their memories and wreak havoc. There is an associated federation similar to the Ranger Union in Fiore and Almia that organizes all activities for rescue and exploration teams.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series takes place in a world that is populated solely by Pokémon; humans do not live there. The world has six continents, with many Pokémon found in dungeons, but also towns in which Pokémon live, including Pokémon Square, Treasure Town, Post Town, and Lively Town. Some of the Pokémon within them form exploration teams that explore dungeons and help Pokémon in need. The Wigglytuff Guild is where beginning exploration teams live and learn the basics, while the Expedition Society serves a similar role for expedition teams. The Makuhita and Marowak Dojos are places somewhat similar to Gyms in the main regions where exploration teams hone their skills.

Other games

Holon, Parallel Worlds, Puzzle Continent, Southern Islands, and the Trading Card Game Islands appear in the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the eponymous video games. The relationship of these regions with the others is unclear.

Pokémon Snap is set on Pokémon Island, an isolated reserve home to many species of Pokémon. It appears to have a relationship with the Kanto region of the core series, as Professor Oak appears to have some authority over the island.

Pokémon Channel is set in Mintale Town, which is inhabited by many species of Pokémon. Humans may live there too; there is at least one suburban area.

Pokémon Dash is set in an unnamed series of islands which are seemingly uninhabited by humans.

PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel are both set in locations called the PokéPark, though these are stated to be two different locations. PokéPark Wii's PokéPark is a theme park owned by wild Pokémon located far away from human civilization, while in the sequel it is closer to a full Pokémon civilization.

Pokémon Conquest takes place in the Ransei region, which is said to have been created by Arceus and is divided into 17 kingdoms, each ruled by a different warlord.

Pokémon Trozei! is set in an unnamed area. Its sequel Pokémon Battle Trozei takes place in an unnamed island divided into zones.

Pokkén Tournament takes place in the Ferrum region, which seems to be located somewhere in the core series Pokémon world, as Cinnabar Island is mentioned in the game.

Pokémon Duel takes place on Carmonte Island, an artificial resort island filled with luxury hotels.

Detective Pikachu and its sequel's main setting is Ryme City, a big city where people and Pokémon live together. It has some kind of connections to the core series regions, as regional forms are both mentioned and shown to exist in these games, and Tim's notes on Alolan Rattata mention the Alola region.

Pokémon Quest takes place on Tumblecube Island, which is inhabitited by numerous cube-shaped Pokémon named Pokéxel. It seems to have connections to the core series Pokémon world, as the Silph Co. is mentioned in some game text.

Pokémon Masters EX takes place on Pasio, an artificial island built by Lear to host the Pokémon Masters League, in which Trainers from various core series regions compete against each other.

New Pokémon Snap takes place in the Lental region, which is an archipelago housing many different kinds of habitats for wild Pokémon.

Pokémon UNITE takes place on Aeos Island, a mythical, distant island where people use Aeos energy to participate in Unite Battles. Various regional forms of Pokémon appear in the game, nominally refrencing other regions. Additionally, a number of characters from the core series games compete in Unite Battles as part of the Legacy Trainer Showdown and Solo Challenge events. In the tie-in manga, Pokémon UNITE Manga - Come On Over to Aeos Island!, Zirco demonstrates knowledge of culture specific to other regions. He specifically cites Pokémon Contests, Pokémon Musicals, and Pokéstar Studios.

Art

In the anime

The protagonists of the Pokémon anime, Ash Ketchum and his traveling companions, have visited all eight of the core series regions in the same order the games have been released. To accommodate plots, story arcs, and episode numbers, regions in the anime are much larger than their game counterparts. The regions are also shown to have a number of cities and towns that are not present in the games. In some cases, some areas are moved to a different region from their game counterparts; for example, the Hoenn Battle Frontier in Pokémon Emerald was not in Hoenn in the anime, but instead in Kanto with the different facilities scattered all over the region rather being located on an island. Additionally, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's Sevii Islands appeared in one Pokémon Chronicles episode, The Search for the Legend.

Additionally, two regions exist in the anime that do not exist in any video game:

  • The Orange Islands

    The Orange Islands

  • The Decolore Islands

    The Decolore Islands

Trivia

  • Both animated series-exclusive regions are archipelagoes.
  • Before Generation VIII, each core series region had the letter 'o' present in its English name (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola). The animated series-exclusive regions also have the letter present (Orange Islands and Decolore Islands).
    • Additionally, six of the seven regions prior to Generation VIII had a name that was five letters long, excluding Sinnoh.
      • Sinnoh's former name, Hisui, happens to be five letters long.
  • Out of all of the regions in-game, Kalos has the highest population of 1,288. Kanto has the lowest, with 391 in Generation III and 364 in Generation IV.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 地區 Deihkēui*
地方 Deihfōng*
Mandarin 地區 / 地区 Dìqū*
地方 Dìfāng*
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Region
Oblast
Denmark Flag.png Danish Region
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Regio
Finland Flag.png Finnish Alue
Maailma
France Flag.png French Région
Germany Flag.png German Region
Greece Flag.png Greek Περιοχή Periochí
Israel Flag.png Hebrew מחוז Makhoz
India Flag.png Hindi इलाका Ilākā
रीजन Region
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Régió
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Daerah
Italy Flag.png Italian Regione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 지방 Jibang
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Daerah
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Region
Poland Flag.png Polish Region
Kraina
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Região
Russia Flag.png Russian Регион Region
Провинция Provintsiya
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Regija
Spain Flag.png Spanish Región
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Region
Trakt*
Distrikt*
Område*
Thailand Flag.png Thai ภูมิภาค Phumiphak
เขต Khet
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Bölge
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Vùng

References

  1. ↑ Professor Oak: "[...] This is Pal Park! Pokémon from around the country can be brought here. In other words, Pokémon from places like Kanto and Hoenn. [...]" (Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum)
  2. ↑ Rotom Pokédex: "[...] Long ago, [Rattata and Raticate] came here to the Alolan islands aboard cargo ships, and eventually grew into the Pokémon we see today. [...]" (To Top a Totem!)
  3. ↑ Pokédex entry: [...] It did not originally live in Alola but was imported from another region. (Pokémon Sun)
  4. ↑ Pokédex entry: Although it wasn't originally found in Alola, this Pokémon was brought over a long time ago when there was a huge Rattata outbreak. (Pokémon Ultra Sun)
  5. ↑ Pokédex entry: Corphish were originally foreign Pokémon that were imported as pets. They eventually turned up in the wild. [...] (Pokémon Ruby and Omega Ruby)
  6. ↑ Pokédex entry: Exeggutor originally came from the tropics. [...] (Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire)
  7. ↑ Pokédex entry: Originally from the tropics, Exeggutor's heads grow larger from exposure to strong sunlight. [...] (Pokémon Emerald)
  8. ↑ Pokédex entry: It once lived in the tropics. [...] (Pokémon Pearl and Shining Pearl)
  9. ↑ Pokédex entry: Its original home is an area much hotter than Alola. [...] (Pokémon Ultra Moon)
  10. ↑ A partially readable sign in Ultra Ruin saying "...oli... ...ity Ha... "Servi... ... ...ity's... ...need..." matches the sign on the Hau'oli City Hall (Hau'oli City Hall - Serving the city's every need!). Other locations are also reminescent of landmarks in Hau'oli City.
  11. ↑ Pokédex entry: In a distant land, there are legends about a cyclopean giant. In fact, the giant was a Melmetal that was flooded with Gigantamax energy. (Pokémon HOME)
  12. ↑ Pokédex entry: They came over from another region long ago and worked together with humans. [...] (Pokémon Sword)
  13. ↑ Pokédex entry: This Pokémon was brought to Paldea long ago by people from a faraway land. [...] (Pokémon Scarlet)
  14. ↑ Pokédex entry: Inhabiting the mountains of a distant region, this Pokémon races across sheer cliffs, training its legs and refining its moves. (Pokémon Shield)
  15. ↑ Pokédex entry: This Pokémon migrated to Paldea from distant lands long ago. [...] (Pokémon Scarlet)
  16. ↑ Old Verse 12: "[...] Certainly the land of Hisui bears some resemblance to Sinjoh. [...]" (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)
  17. ↑ Raifort: History class 4 (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet)
  18. ↑ Yukito: "A long, long time ago, a man and an ogre came to Kitakami from a foreign land[...]" (Pokémon Scarlet and Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask)
  19. ↑ The Untold Story of Pecharunt

See also


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
Nature: Pokémon • Humans • Animals • Flora
History: Games • Animated series • Adventures
Culture: Currency • Magazines • Movies • Radio • TV (Sinnoh)
Transport (Land • Air • Water) • Weaponry
Mortality: Illness • Death • Ghosts
Pokémon world templates


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