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The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a large area of the [[Pokémon world]] and the setting of the [[Generation V|fifth generation]] Pokémon games {{game|Black and White|s}}. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial. | The '''Unova''' region (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方''' ''Isshu-chihō'') is a large area of the [[Pokémon world]] and the setting of the [[Generation V|fifth generation]] Pokémon games {{game|Black and White|s}}. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]. In his director's column, [[Junichi Masuda]] suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the {{wp|New York City metropolitan area}}<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=242 Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref>, although the region features rural locations as well as industrial. | ||
Unova features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. [[Hiun City]], a sprawling metropolis, is the largest city in any known Pokémon region. [[Kanoko Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor | Unova features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. [[Hiun City]], a sprawling metropolis, is the largest city in any known Pokémon region. [[Kanoko Town]], which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert [[Professor Juniper]], is smaller and quieter. [[Black City]] is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, [[White Forest]], is also version-exclusive), a [[Resort Desert|desert]], a [[Electric Rock Cave|magnetic cave]] and areas where the move {{m|Dive}} can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region. | ||
These towns and cities are connected by a network of [[route]]s. These are numbered from {{rtn|1|Unova}} to {{rtn|18|Unova}}, mimicking the naming scheme used in Kanto and emphasizing Unova's isolation. Unova has the least numbered routes of any region, but also has named routes stretching between settlements. These include five bridges and a [[Battle Subway|subway network]]. | These towns and cities are connected by a network of [[route]]s. These are numbered from {{rtn|1|Unova}} to {{rtn|18|Unova}}, mimicking the naming scheme used in Kanto and emphasizing Unova's isolation. Unova has the least numbered routes of any region, but also has named routes stretching between settlements. These include five bridges and a [[Battle Subway|subway network]]. | ||
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The Unova region (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu-chihō) is a large area of the Pokémon world and the setting of the fifth generation Pokémon games Pokémon Black and White. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. In his director's column, Junichi Masuda suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the New York City metropolitan area[1], although the region features rural locations as well as industrial.
Unova features fifteen settlements which reflect the diversity of the region. Hiun City, a sprawling metropolis, is the largest city in any known Pokémon region. Kanoko Town, which is inhabited by the Pokémon expert Professor Juniper, is smaller and quieter. Black City is a version-exclusive city found only in Pokémon Black. Unova's landscape also features several forests (one of which, White Forest, is also version-exclusive), a desert, a magnetic cave and areas where the move Dive can be used outside of battle. Although Unova appears in some ways more technologically advanced than the previous regions, this development is not spread across the whole of the region.
These towns and cities are connected by a network of routes. These are numbered from 1 to 18, mimicking the naming scheme used in Kanto and emphasizing Unova's isolation. Unova has the least numbered routes of any region, but also has named routes stretching between settlements. These include five bridges and a subway network.
Unlike previous regions, where climatic change was experienced locally (that is to say, some routes would always feature snow, and some routes would always feature rain), Unova is susceptible to national seasonal change. Spring, summer, autumn and winter each last approximately thirty days, and recur three times each within a year. Each season brings with it different weather patterns, unlocks different events, and presents altered Pokémon availabilities.
Origin
Although some of Unova is geographically based on New York, the creators of the region took some liberties in regards to the surrounding areas. Clearly, the largest city in Unova, Hiun City, is based on Lower Manhattan, but to the immediate north of Hiun is (as opposed to a continuing metropolis as in real life) a vast desert. To the east and west of the region are large mountains. Unova also contains many rural settlements.
Etymology
Unova's Japanese name, イッシュ Isshu, is derived from 一種類 isshurui, meaning "one variety". As explained by game director Masuda, this is to express that even though the region has great diversity in species and race, when seen from a distance they are all the same as living creatures.[2] It may also be influenced by the motto of the United States, e pluribus unum, Latin for "from many, one".
History
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This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. |
Cities, routes, and other locations
Cities and towns
- Kanoko Town
- Karakusa Town
- Sanyou City
- Shippou City
- Hiun City
- Raimon City
- Hodomoe City
- Fukiyose City
- Sekka City
- Souryuu City
- Kagome Town
- Sazanami Town
- Black CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
- Kanawa Town
- Pokémon League
Landmarks
- Site of Dreams
- Underground Waterway Opening
- Yaguruma Forest
- Resort Desert
- Ancient Castle
- Lost Forest
- Freezing Container
- Fukiyose Cave
- Electric Rock Cave
- Spiral Mountain
- Tower of Heaven
- Dragon Spiral Tower
- Sekka Wetlands
- Training Cavern
- Sazanami Bay
- Honor Shrine
- Shift Factory
- White ForestWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
- Victory Road
- P2 Lab
- Liberty Garden Island
- Sky Arrow Bridge
- Hodomoe Drawbridge
- Cylinder Bridge
- Village Bridge
- Wonder Bridge
- High Link
Anime only locations
Routes
Unlike previous regions, Unova's routes do not follow the same numbering system, with a jump to 301, but are numbered 1-18, paralleling the Kanto region's numbering system.
Geography
Unova is a mixture of urban and rural land. Many cities have buildings that resemble real-world buildings, such as Sanyou City and Hiun City. However, some cities remain the way buildings in the past do. There are several forests, caves, and mountains throughout Unova, some of which are home to legendary Pokémon.
Climate
- Main article: Seasons
The climate of Unova, unlike other regions, solely depends on the time of the year.
League
- Main article: Unova League
The Unova League is the regional Pokémon League of the Unova region. After obtaining the eight badges of the region a trainer may battle the Elite Four at the Pokémon League building.
Gym Leaders
| Unova League | |||||||||||
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| Generation V | Region: Unova | ||||||||||
| Gym Leader Japanese |
Location Japanese |
Type | Badge | ||||||||
| File:VSDent.png Dent デント Dent |
File:VSPod.png Pod ポッド Pod |
File:VSCorn.png Corn コーン Corn |
Sanyou City サンヨウシティ Sanyou City |
Grass, Fire and Water |
File:Tri Badge.png Tri Badge | ||||||
| {{{size}}} Aloe アロエ Aloe |
Shippou City シッポウシティ Shippou City |
Normal |  Basic Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Arti アーティ Arti |
Hiun City ヒウンシティ Hiun City |
Bug | File:Beetle Badge.png Beetle Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Kamitsure カミツレ Kamitsure |
Raimon City ライモンシティ Raimon City |
Electric |  Bolt Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Yacon ヤーコン Yacon |
Hodomoe City ホドモエシティ Hodomoe City |
Ground |  Quake Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Fuuro フウロ Fuuro |
Fukiyose City フキヨセシティ Fukiyose City |
Flying |  Jet Badge | ||||||||
| {{{size}}} Hachiku ハチク Hachiku |
Sekka City セッカシティ Sekka City |
Ice |  Icicle Badge | ||||||||
| File:VSShaga.png Shaga シャガ ShagaWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. |
 Iris アイリス IrisWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. |
Souryuu City ソウリュウシティ Souryuu City |
Dragon |  Legend Badge | |||||||
Elite Four
| Unova League | |
|---|---|
| Generation V | |
| Member Japanese |
Type |
| {{{size}}} Shikimi シキミ Shikimi |
Ghost |
| {{{size}}} Giima ギーマ Giima |
Dark |
 Caitlin カトレア Cattleya |
Psychic |
| {{{size}}} Renbu レンブ Renbu |
Fighting |
| {{{size}}} Champion Adeku アデク Adeku |
Various |
Trivia
- Unova is the first main series region not to be based on a real-world Japanese region.
- Unova has the fewest number of routes of any region, only having 18.
- Unova is the only region not to have any important locations located on major islands during normal gameplay before the Elite Four.
- This is the only main series game region not to have the Bug Catcher, Beauty, Bird Keeper, or Sailor Trainer classes in it.
- Unova is currently the only main series region to have more than two Gym Leaders in one gym at the same time.
- Granted, it is not necessary to fight all three of the Sanyou City Gym Leaders.
- It is currently the only main series game region not to have a Game Corner, probably due to what happened with slot machines in the European version of Platinum Version and the subsequent removal of it in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- It is currently the only main series game region not to have a Safari Zone, since the opening of the Johto Safari Zone.
- It is the only main series region which does not use a romanization of the Japanese name as its English name, and the only region whose name is different among all languages.
- It is the only main region not to have a Battle Frontier.
- However, Kanto only has a Battle Frontier in the anime.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | イッシュ Isshu | From 一種類 isshurui, "one variety".[3] |
| English | Unova | From the Latin unum (one) and novus (new). May also be from united, considering its basis on the largest city in the United States, and nova, an exploding star. |
| French | Unys | From un (one) and uni (united). |
| German | Einall | From eins (one) and alles (all). Can be translated as "all-in-one". |
| Italian | Unima | From uno (one) and possibly from anima (soul). |
| Spanish | Teselia | Can be taken from Tesalia, the Spanish exonym for Thessaly, one of the peripheries of Greece, perhaps due to the fact that it is a region with its areas separated by the ocean, as Teselia is. |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 合眾 Hézhòng |
合眾 means "united", "involving everyone". Literally "to assemble the multitude". May also be derived from 合眾國 Hézhòngguó (United States) |
See also
References
| Regions in the Pokémon world | ||
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