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===Dawn/Lucas's House=== | ===Dawn/Lucas's House=== | ||
As the player's Pseudo-Rival, Dawn (if the [[Player Character]] is Male) or Lucas (if the player character is female)lives in the house nearest to the southern entrance.Inside, after recieving the [[National Dex]], their sister will inform the player of any swarms. | As the player's Pseudo-Rival, Dawn (if the [[Player Character]] is Male) or Lucas (if the player character is female) lives in the house nearest to the southern entrance.Inside, after recieving the [[National Dex]], their sister will inform the player of any swarms. | ||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
Revision as of 23:11, 9 February 2009
Template:Infobox town Sandgem Town (Japanese: マサゴタウン Masago Town) is a location in the region of Sinnoh, the featured area in the Generation IV games, Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. The town notably has sandy terrain to the south, the beginnings of Sandgem Beach. The beach, part of Route 219, is in close proximity to the town itself.
Professor Rowan's laboratory is located here. It is also the hometown for Dawn or Lucas, depending on the player's gender. The little sister of Dawn or Lucas gives information about swarms she sees on television. It is the first location in Sinnoh where Poké Balls are able to be purchased. The town smells of the salty scent of the sea.
Places of interest
Pokémon Research Lab
The Lab lies right next to the western entrance into Sandgem Town. Professor Rowan works here along with two assistants, one of whom is the father of Dawn/Lucas. It is here that the Professor gives the player their Pokédex.
Pokémon Center
- Main article: Pokémon Center
Sandgem's Pokémon Center is located right next to the Pokémon Research Lab, and is the first Pokémon Center the player will encounter on his journey. It provides an essential place for trainers from the neighbouring routes to stop and rest. A sign outside reads:
Dawn/Lucas's House
As the player's Pseudo-Rival, Dawn (if the Player Character is Male) or Lucas (if the player character is female) lives in the house nearest to the southern entrance.Inside, after recieving the National Dex, their sister will inform the player of any swarms.
Demographics
The population of Sandgem Town is 18 people.
Poké Mart
The Poké Mart has a sign outside which reads:
The following basic items are all that can be bought in Sandgem Town.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
Balls
| |
| Poké Ball | $200 |
Medicine
| |
| Potion | $300 |
| Antidote | $100 |
| Paralyz Heal | $200 |
Items
Key items
- Pokédex: Obtained from Professor Rowan in the Pokémon Research Lab
Map Information
A sandy town that is located right next to a beach. It is redolent with the salty scent of the sea.
Prof. Rowan's lab is the town's land mark. He conducts studies on Pokémon here.
Trivia
- Sandgem's Japanese motto is うみにつながる すなのまち.
- The town's English name was first revealed via dialogue in Home is Where the Start Is!.
In other languages
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | マサゴタウン Masago Town | 真砂 (masago) means sand. |
| English | Sandgem Town | From sand and gem. |
| French | Littorella | From littoral. |
| German | Sandgemme | From Sand and Gemme, gem. |
| Italian | Sabbiafine | Means fine sand. |
| Spanish | Pueblo Arena | Arena means sand. |
| Korean | 잔모래마을 Janmorae Village | 모래 (morae) means sand. |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | 真砂镇 Zhēn Shā Zhèn |
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