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Hoenn ホウエン地方
Hōen region
Hoenn ORAS.png
Artwork of the Hoenn region from Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Introduction Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Professor Professor Birch
First partner Pokémon Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip
Regional Villains Team Aqua*, Team Magma*
League
Pokémon League Hoenn League
League Location Ever Grande City
Pokédex
Pokédex List Hoenn PokédexRSE
Hoenn PokédexORAS
Anime
Series Advanced Generation
Season(s) Advanced (6)
Advanced Challenge (7)
Advanced Battle (8)
Games
Generation III, VI
Games Ruby and Sapphire
Emerald
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Manga
Adventures Debut PS181

The Hoenn region (Japanese: ホウエン地方 Hōen-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is located south of Sinnoh. It is the setting of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. It is inspired by the real-world Japanese main island of Kyushu. The names of most of the cities in Hoenn are made of two words put together (Little Root, Fort Tree, Slate Port, Ever Grande, etc.) rather than colors or plants as Kanto and Johto had done. Professor Birch of Littleroot Town offers the starter Pokémon known as Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip to Trainers beginning their journey of this vast land.

Etymology and design concept

The map of Japan showing the Hoenn region as Kyushu

Etymology

Junichi Masuda has stated that Hoenn's name comes from 「豊縁」 hōen, meaning "abundant relations", as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.[1]

Design concept

The Hoenn region is based on the real-world Japanese main island of Kyushu, rotated 90° counterclockwise. Junichi Masuda stated that the reason Kyushu was rotated 90° to create Hoenn was to increase playability.[1]

History

Hoenn was created after Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre were formed. Primal Groudon raised the landmasses and Primal Kyogre filled the seas that would later become Hoenn. The meeting of these two created a great battle for supremacy until it was quelled by Mega Rayquaza, sending Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre into caverns where they rested until they were awakened many years later during the course of events in Generation III or Generation VI. The moving of the continents by Regigigas created Hoenn, and when Regigigas was sent to sleep in the Snowpoint Temple in Sinnoh, Regirock, Registeel, and Regice, the keys to awakening it, were sealed away in Hoenn.

In contemporary history, Brendan/May moved to Littleroot Town in Hoenn from Johto. Brendan/May encountered May/Brendan, competing with Brendan/May to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved Professor Birch from a PoochyenaRSORAS/ZigzagoonE with a Torchic, Mudkip, or Treecko from Professor Birch's bag; as a reward for saving him, he gave Brendan/May a Pokédex and allowed him/her to keep the Pokémon that he/she used to save him. Brendan/May traveled across Hoenn, occasionally encountering and defeating Team Aqua and Team Magma. Team MagmaREOR and/or Team AquaSEAS successfully awakened GroudonREOR and/or KyogreSEAS, which caused the region of Hoenn to be plagued by harsh sunlightROR, heavy rainSAS or a strange mixture of bothE. However, Brendan/May successfully calmed the weather Pokémon when he/she defeated itRSORAS or summoned Rayquaza to calm themE. Brendan/May then proceeded to win at the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was invited to complete in the Battle FrontierE.

Upon becoming the Champion, a meteor changed course towards HoennORAS. May's/Brendan's, Wally's, and Archie'sAS/Maxie'sOR Key Stones were stolen by Zinnia in an attempt to summon Rayquaza to avert the crisis. Brendan/May encountered Zinnia at Sky Pillar and successfully summoned Rayquaza. Brendan/May gave Rayquaza the power to Mega Evolve and it destroyed the meteor.

Cities, routes, and other locations

In-game map of the Hoenn region from Generation VI

Hoenn has sixteen cities and towns and a Pokémon League. Since the majority of the cities and towns of Hoenn are immersed into nature, there aren't many large cities comparable to Unova's Castelia City or Kalos's Lumiose City, with the largest city being Lilycove CityRSE/Mauville CityORAS.

The Hoenn region has 34 different routes, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like Sinnoh after it, Hoenn's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Hoenn are numbered from 101 to 134. Compared to other regions, Hoenn features an abundance of sea routes. This gives the impression that the Hoenn region is half-water and half-land, which references the battle of Groudon and Kyogre.

In-game map of the Hoenn region from Generation III

The Hoenn region is unique and famous for its tropical-like environments. The region does not feature a true mountain range like in Sinnoh and other regions. Hoenn introduced many new natural environments including a volcano, a jungle, a beach, a desert, and many more. The Hoenn region also introduced the idea of routes with differing weather, including constant rainfall, thunderstorms, falling ash, and rays of sunlight.

Demographics

The towns, cities, and areas of the Hoenn region's total population in Ruby and Sapphire is 598. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the total population of Hoenn's towns, cities, and areas is 694.

Cities and towns

Map City/Town Population Description
Littleroot Town ORAS.png Littleroot Town 10 Basking amid vibrant nature, this simple town is not shaded with any one hue.
Oldale Town ORAS.png Oldale Town 14 A town where the contrast between colorful flowers and deep, verdant forests is most beautiful.
Petalburg City ORAS.png Petalburg City 26 A whiff of salt is always in the air in this city, which is skirted by the ocean shore.
Rustboro City ORAS.png Rustboro City 63 This city is the main hub of industry in the Hoenn region, with the Devon Corporation as its beating heart.
Dewford Town ORAS.png Dewford Town 26 New trends are always the rage among the inhabitants of this small island town.
Slateport City ORAS.png Slateport City 79 People from many different regions gather and mingle in this bustling port city.
Mauville City.png Mauville City 148 This large city is located in the heart of the Hoenn region, at the crossroads of its nostalgic past and new technology.
Verdanturf Town ORAS.png Verdanturf Town 27 Thanks to the prevailing wind pattern, this town is always kept clear of falling volcanic ash.
Fallarbor Town ORAS.png Fallarbor Town 26 A town formed by scholars who gather to research meteorites.
Lavaridge Town ORAS.png Lavaridge Town 27 A popular spot in the Hoenn region, thanks to its hot springs, said to cure any ailment.
Fortree City.png Fortree City 37 The people and the Pokémon of this city follow nature's cues to rise each morning and end each day.
Lilycove City ORAS.png Lilycove City 106 This tourist destination is undergoing a revival, thanks to the popularity of its Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
Mossdeep City ORAS.png Mossdeep City 45 Research is underway day and night in this city, all in the hope of understanding the distant reaches of space.
Sootopolis City ORAS.png Sootopolis City 42 This city, which rises from the crater of a great meteoroid crash, can only be reached through the sea or from the sky.
Pacifidlog Town ORAS.png Pacifidlog Town 18 This town first came into being as a floating storehouse used by people living on the ocean's surface.
Ever Grande City ORAS.png Ever Grande City This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League.
A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym.

Areas of interest

Mt. Chimney as seen from afar

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald–exclusive locations

These areas can only be found in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:

Emerald-exclusive areas

These areas can only be found in Pokémon Emerald:

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire–exclusive areas

These areas can only be found in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:

Anime-exclusive locations

Picture Location Description
ABC Islands.png A-B-C Islands The A-B-C Islands are a group of three island off the coast of Hoenn. Island A has a Pokémon Center and a school. Island B has DeepSeaScales. Island C has DeepSeaTeeth. There are two rivaling Trainer groups on the island. One group believes Huntail are stronger. The other believes Gorebyss are stronger. The A-B-C Islands appear in The Evolutionary War!.
Banana Slakoth Garden.png Banana Slakoth Garden Banana Slakoth Garden is a jungle-like reserve for wild Slakoth. It is a tourist attraction and it is owned by Marcel. It is located near Lilycove City. It appeared in The Garden of Eatin'.
Bomba Island.png Bomba Island Bomba Island is where Pokémon battle judges are trained and is home to the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute. It was first featured in the episode Judgment Day!.
Camerupt Point.png Camerupt Point It is called Camerupt Point because it looks like a Camerupt's humps. It is located near a river by Volley Town. People enjoy stargazing at the summit. It appeared in Crazy as a Lunatone.
Crossgate Town.png Crossgate Town Crossgate Town is located between Petalburg City and Fortree City. The town is famous for its powerful tornadoes and its annual PokéRinger Tournament which attracts people from all around with Flying-type Pokémon to compete and try to become an honorary citizen.
Donto Island.png Donto Island Donto Island is located near Pacifidlog Town and it is home to many Donphan. It appeared in Date Expectations!.
Foothill Town.png Foothill Town Foothill Town is a small village with no Pokémon Center, but instead has a Pokémon Clinic which is run by Dr. Abby, a Hoenn Grand Festival winner.
Forbidden Forest Gate.png Forbidden Forest Forbidden Forest is a Grass-type Pokémon reserve. Humans are not allowed in the forest because a long time ago, too many people came to catch the Grass Pokémon that live there so they became hostile towards humans. A Venusaur is the 'boss' of the forest.
Forina.png Forina Forina is a cavernous valley located west of Mt. Chimney in central Hoenn. It is home to many rare wild Pokémon and has shrubs and pillar-like rock formations. Jirachi hibernates for a millennium beneath the valley between the periods it is awakened. Forina appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker.
Giban Island.png Giban Island An island located somewhere between Sootopolis City and Mirage Island. Kimmy Shoney and his parents Korban and Harmony live here.
Izabe Island.png Izabe Island Izabe Island is a large island between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. It contains a variety of environments, from deserts to snow-covered mountains. There is a rock formation at the highest peak known as Square Top.
File:Kiri Kir Mountains.png Kiri Kiri Mountains The Kiri Kiri Mountains are located between Petalburg City and Fortree City. A cave in the mountains was once home to an ancient Baltoy civilization.
Lake May.png Lake May Lake May is a large lake located between Mauville City and Fallarbor Town.
LaRousse City from above.png LaRousse City LaRousse City is the setting for Destiny Deoxys. It is a technologically advanced city and its main attraction is the Battle Tower.
Maisie Island.png Maisie Island Maisie Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City.
Mirage Kingdom.png Mirage Kingdom Mirage Kingdom is located somewhere beyond a large desert. It is ruled by a king and queen. The Mirage Kingdom worships Togepi, and even contains a Togepi Temple. The only way one can claim the throne is with a Togepi.
Monsu Island.png Monsu Island Monsu Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City. Monsu Island is the location of both bases of Team Magma and Team Aqua.
Muscle Island.png Muscle Island Muscle Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City. The island is most famous for its bodybuilders and people interested in getting into shape. The unique part about the island is that they use Pokémon to help them accomplish this in addition to regular exercise equipment.
North Petalburg.png North Petalburg North Petalburg is located just north of Petalburg City. The city doesn't appear to be any different than any other at first glance. However, the entire city is obsessed with the Petalburg Gym Leader Norman.
Oldale Ruins.png Oldale Ruins Oldale Ruins is a group of ruins near Oldale Town. Professor Alden studied the ruins and Team Magma forced the professor to help them explore the ruins using the four keys. The Ruins were featured in A Ruin with a View.
Purika Contest Hall.png Purika City Purika City is located between Sootopolis City and Mossdeep City, on Izabe Island, and is famous for its Pokémon Contests. It is where May won her fourth Ribbon.
Rinshin Town.png Rinshin Town Rinshin Town is located between Petalburg Woods and Rustboro City. It appeared in Taming of the Shroomish.
Riyado Town.png Riyado Town Riyado Town is located on Izabe Island, between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. The town is home to Gordon and his brother Nicky.
Rubello Town.png Rubello Town Rubello Town is located in between Petalburg City and Fortree City. The town is most famous for its Contests.
Shroomish Forest.png Shroomish Forest Shroomish Forest is home to a large number of Shroomish and Breloom.
South City.png South City The hometown of Sid, Rafe, Audrey and Kathryn.
The Greenhouse.png The Greenhouse A Pokémon aromatherapy laboratory led by Eliza.
Togepi Paradise.png Togepi Paradise Togepi Paradise is the home for Togepi that the people of the Mirage Kingdom worship. It can only be ruled by a person with pure heart. This paradise is currently protected by Misty's Togetic.
Valley of Steel.png Valley of Steel The Valley of Steel appeared in All Torkoal, No Play!.
Volley Town.png Volley Town Volley Town is located between the Weather Institute and Lilycove City.
Wailmer Island.png Wailmer Island Wailmer Island is located somewhere off the coast of Hoenn. It's surrounded by dangerous whirlpools. It has one known inhabitant, Robin. A group of Wailmer live around it.
Wales Island.png Wales Island Wales Island is located somewhere between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. It is actually home to Professor Proctor and his wife, Annie. Together, they resurrected several Fossil Pokémon.
Wazoo Island.png Wazoo Island Wazoo Island is located between Lilycove and Mossdeep City. Legend has it that one hundred years ago, a cargo ship called King Neptune was caught into a typhoon and sank, near Wazoo Island carrying Green Shards.

Mentioned only

Name Notes
Cerosi Town Mentioned in A Cacturne for the Worse, Beg, Burrow and Steal, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!, and Do I Hear a Ralts?. Located on Izabe Island. It has ferry services to Sootopolis City.


Routes

Routes in Hoenn number are numbered as 101-134, breaking the former pattern set up by Kanto and Johto. This is presumably to discourage the idea of being able to travel back to either region after completion of the game, as was done in Generation II and as a mirror of the fact that Japan's road system possesses a similar gap. Some of the routes have differing weather depending on the day they are traveled on.

Geography

Enviroments

Hoenn in Emerald

The Hoenn region boasts many dramatic environments from rainforests to deserts. However, its mostly striking feature is its abundance of water that features a lot of sea routes, a vast contrast to other core series regions, especially Sinnoh. As Hoenn is an archipelago there are several islands off the mainland only acessible via surfing or water vehicles that can anchor on big ports located on two of the three largest cities of the region. Following this concept, it seems its coastal area is the most populated area with a lot of cities on it or near it, as using the example of Mauville City the largest city of the region that even not being a coastal city it has an estuary by its east exit.

Hoenn also has harsh enviroments including some water routes that are deep enough for diving and some craters including the impact crater which Sootopolis City was built in. Much of the interior area is forested with the exception of the northwestern part that is mountainous with the presence of one active volcano.

Diving in Hoenn's sea routes as stated in Pokémon Adventures

Hoenn is also known for its peculiar remarkable cities and towns that makes the region even more different from the others. Peculiar cities include an indoor mall-based planned metropolis, a rainforest treehouses city, a city built on a crater and a town located at the foot of a volcano.

Anime-based map of the Hoenn region

Climate

Hoenn seems to have a warmer climate than Kanto, Johto, Sinnoh, Unova and Kalos that have similarity with an equatorial climate, this might be because Hoenn is located southmost when compared with the other regions. It has an arid desert on its center with extreme sandstorms.

Having a hot climate and harsh enviroments (Specially on its interior, causing the fact of the most populated cities in the region being close to the sea) Hoenn region lack snowy areas but it has an absurd number of beaches when compared with other regions. Its mountainous area is very known by the ashes who fall from the active volcano Mt. Chimney which cover all its surroundings like Route 113. Constants rains on its northeastern portion makes an enabling enviroment for rainforests and tall grass taller than the normal as the example of Route 120. Althought, the region can witness harsh sunlight at any time indicating again an unstable climate that is very similar to equatorial climates.

This region also seems to have a lot of small countryside towns that the people who live in it must adapt to the harsh climate and environment. An extreme example of this is the inhabitants of Fortree City, who live in tree houses. This is in stark contrast to other regions in the Pokémon world, as noted by Ruby in Pokémon Adventures, who preferred Johto's many modernized cities to the wilderness and countryside in Hoenn.

Hoenn's harsh enviroments' climates makes the population to discover ways to adapt for survival.

Due to the primarily tropical climate many of Hoenn's newly discovered Pokémon are rather exotic in appearance, compared to Pokémon from Kanto or Johto.

Energy Sources and Technology

Hoenn Region's only power plant is located south of Mauville City and is called New Mauville, it's not stated how it generates energy, but on the center of Mauville City a Prism Tower replica shows off a bright alert light when anything is going wrong on the power plant.

The Mossdeep Space Center: An high technology laboratory located on a region that is know for its abundant nature preservation.

Even having a lot of countryside area, this region has a large investment in reference of researches. Besides the local Pokémon professor laboratory this region also presents two laboratories including a Weather Institute that was capable of create a new Pokémon and is a worldwide reference on weather researches. The other one is a space research laboratory located at Mossdeep City called Mossdeep Space Center which has even a rocket on its outside area and was able to send other rockets for realize missions on space.

Hoenn League

Main article: Hoenn League

Gym Leaders

Hoenn League
Generations III and VI Region: Hoenn
Gym Leader
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Badge
VSRoxanne.png
Roxanne
ツツジ Tsutsuji
Rustboro City
カナズミシティ
Kanazumi City
Rock Stone Badge.png
Stone Badge
VSBrawly.png
Brawly
トウキ Tōki
Dewford Town
ムロタウン
Muro Town
Fighting Knuckle Badge.png
Knuckle Badge
VSWattson.png
Wattson
テッセン Tessen
Mauville City
キンセツシティ
Kinsetsu City
Electric Dynamo Badge.png
Dynamo Badge
VSFlannery.png
Flannery
アスナ Asuna
Lavaridge Town
フエンタウン
Fuen Town
Fire Heat Badge.png
Heat Badge
VSNorman.png
Norman
センリ Senri
Petalburg City
トウカシティ
Tōka City
Normal Balance Badge.png
Balance Badge
VSWinona.png
Winona
ナギ Nagi
Fortree City
ヒワマキシティ
Hiwamaki City
Flying Feather Badge.png
Feather Badge
VSLiza & Tate.png
Tate and Liza
フウとラン Fū and Lan
Mossdeep City
トクサネシティ
Tokusane City
Psychic Mind Badge.png
Mind Badge
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Wallace
ミクリ Mikuri RSORAS
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Juan
アダン Adan E
Sootopolis City
ルネシティ
Rune City
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Rain Badge


Elite Four and Champion

Hoenn League
Generation III and VI
Member
Japanese
Type
VSSidney.png
Sidney
カゲツ Kagetsu
Dark
VSPhoebe.png
Phoebe
フヨウ Fuyō
Ghost
VSGlacia.png
Glacia
プリム Prim
Ice
VSDrake.png
Drake
ゲンジ Genji
Dragon
VSSteven2.png
Champion
Steven
ダイゴ Daigo RSORAS
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Champion
Wallace
ミクリ Mikuri E
Steel Water


Battle Frontier

Main article: Battle Frontier (Generation III)

Frontier Brains

Hoenn Battle Frontier
Frontier Brain
Japanese
Facility
Japanese
Symbols
Spr E Noland.png
Factory Head Noland
ファクトリーヘッド ダツラ
Factory Head Datsura
Battle Factory
バトルファクトリー
Battle Factory
Knowledgesymbolsilver.png
Silver Knowledge Symbol
Knowledgesymbol.png
Gold Knowledge Symbol
Spr E Greta.png
Arena Tycoon Greta
アリーナキャプテン コゴミ
Arena Captain Kogomi
Battle Arena
バトルアリーナ
Battle Arena
Gutssymbolsilver.png
Silver Guts Symbol
Gutssymbol.png
Gold Guts Symbol
Spr E Tucker.png
Dome Ace Tucker
ドームスーパースター ヒース
Dome Superstar Heath
Battle Dome
バトルドーム
Battle Dome
Tacticssymbolsilver.png
Silver Tactics Symbol
Tacticssymbol.png
Gold Tactics Symbol
Spr E Lucy.png
Pike Queen Lucy
チューブクイーン -->アザミ
Tube Queen Azami
Battle Pike
バトルチューブ
Battle Tube
Lucksymbolsilver.png
Silver Luck Symbol
Lucksymbol.png
Gold Luck Symbol
Spr E Spenser.png
Palace Maven Spenser
パレスガーディアン ウコン
Palace Guardian Ukon
Battle Palace
バトルパレス
Battle Palace
Spiritssymbolsilver.png
Silver Spirits Symbol
Spiritssymbol.png
Gold Spirits Symbol
Spr E Brandon.png
Pyramid King Brandon
ピラミッドキング ジンダイ
Pyramid King Jindai
Battle Pyramid
バトルピラミッド
Battle Pyramid
Bravesymbolsilver.png
Silver Brave Symbol
Bravesymbol.png
Gold Brave Symbol
Spr E Anabel.png
Salon Maiden Anabel
タワータイクーン リラ
Tower Tycoon Lila
Battle Tower
バトルタワー
Battle Tower
Abilitysymbolsilver.png
Silver Ability Symbol
Abilitysymbol.png
Gold Ability Symbol


Trivia

Hoenn in Ruby and Sapphire
  • Hoenn has the most routes of any region, with 34.
    • Hoenn is the only region that did not receive new routes upon its second appearance, not counting third versions.
  • Unlike other regions, several of the smaller islands off Hoenn's southeastern coast are unreachable by any means.
  • Hoenn is the only region in the core series games to have more than one villainous team, with both Team Aqua and Team Magma calling the region home. While not a core series region, Orre also has this, with Team Snagem and Cipher.
  • Hoenn has the fewest gates of any region. It features only two, both located at the borders of the Seaside Cycling Road.
  • Hoenn is the only region that has two Pokémon Day Cares.
  • Hoenn is the only core series region which has both a Game Corner and department store which are not in the same city, since Hoenn's Game Corner is in Mauville City whereas its department store is in Lilycove City.
    • However, in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Game Corner is closed.
  • Hoenn is the only region in which all Badges have the same English and Japanese names—at least one Badge has a different name in all five other regions.
  • Hoenn is the only region with two lighthouses—one in Slateport City and the other in Lilycove City.
  • Hoenn is the only region that does not have some form of rail-based transportation. Kanto and Johto share the Magnet Train. The Great Marsh in Sinnoh contains a rail-based shuttle inside it. Unova contains the Battle Subway. Kalos has a train inside Lumiose Station.

In other languages

Language Name Origin
Korean 호연 Hoyeon From the Japanese name.
Chinese (Mandarin) 豐緣/丰缘 Fēngyuán*
芳緣/芳缘 Fāngyuán*
Both can be derived from hōen. 豐緣 means "abundant relations".
Originally called 芳緣 (means "fragrant relations").
Russian Хоэнн Hoenn Transcription of English name


See also

References


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • JohtoHoenn
Sinnoh (HisuiBattle Zone) • Unova (Blueberry Academy)
KalosAlolaGalar (Isle of ArmorCrown Tundra)
PaldeaKitakami
Side series White CityOrre
Anime Orange IslandsDecolore Islands
Spin-off games FioreAlmiaObliviaPokémon IslandMintale Town
Ryme CityPasioRanseiFerrumLental
Mystery Dungeon worldPokéParkTCG Islands
Carmonte IslandTumblecube IslandAeos Island
TCG Southern IslandsPuzzle ContinentHolonParallel Worlds
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world
Ranger UnionGuyana
Lucario KingdomMirage KingdomRota


Hoenn
Stone Badge.png Knuckle Badge.png Dynamo Badge.png Heat Badge.png Balance Badge.png Feather Badge.png Mind Badge.png Rain Badge.png
Settlements
Littleroot TownOldale TownPetalburg CityRustboro CityDewford TownSlateport CityMauville CityVerdanturf Town
Fallarbor TownLavaridge TownFortree CityLilycove CityMossdeep CitySootopolis CityPacifidlog TownEver Grande City
Battle FrontierBattle Resort
Routes
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119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134Underwater
Landmarks
Petalburg WoodsRusturf TunnelIsland CaveGranite CaveAbandoned ShipSea MauvilleOceanic Museum
Seaside Cycling RoadTrick HouseMauville Game CornerNew MauvilleTrainer HillDesert RuinsMirage TowerFiery Path
Jagged PassMt. ChimneyDesert UnderpassMeteor FallsWeather InstituteScorched SlabAncient TombSafari ZoneMt. Pyre
Lilycove MuseumShoal CaveTeam Aqua Hideout • Team Magma Hideout (LilycoveJagged Pass) • Mossdeep Space CenterSeafloor Cavern
Cave of OriginMirage IslandSky PillarVictory RoadPokémon LeagueSealed ChamberArtisan CaveAltering CaveSouthern Island
Marine CaveTerra CaveContest HallBattle MaisonBattle TowerBattle TentSecret IsletSecret MeadowSecret Shore
Mirage spots

Mirage CavesMirage ForestsMirage IslandsMirage Mountains
Crescent IsleFabled CaveGnarled DenNameless CavernPathless PlainTrackless Forest

Access to
Birth IslandFaraway IslandNavel RockSky


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