Motostoke (Japanese: エンジンシティ Engine City) is a city situated in the central south of the Galar region.
Slogan
An industrial city studded with steam-powered marvels of modern engineering. (Japanese: 蒸気機関を 利用して 近代化を とげた 工業都市 An industrial city that was modernized using the steam engine.)
Geography
The city is roughly shaped like the perimeter of a square. The Wild Area exit is south of the bottom right corner, and the Route 3 and Motostoke Outskirts exits are west and east of the top two corners. Several smaller offshoots lead to items or points of interest.
The city is split into a lower and upper tier, but there is almost no overlap between the tiers. The lower tier consists of the right and bottom "sides" of the square plus half of the left side, while the upper tier consists of the top side of the square plus half of the left side. At the two spots where the tiers meet, a lift takes the player between the tiers.
In terms of points of interest, the two Pokémon Centers are at the bottom right and top left, Motostoke Stadium is at the top right, the Uniform Shop is at the bottom left, the Budew Drop Inn is at the top middle, and Motostoke Station is at the left middle just before the upper tier ends. The main road consists of the whole right side of the square.
Role
When the player first enters Motostoke, they must largely stick to the main road and cannot leave by one of the northern exits. The way to the Uniform Shop to the left is blocked by a group of NPCs, the path left of Motostoke Stadium is blocked by a group of fans excited for the upcoming Gym Challenge opening ceremony, and the Motostoke Outskirts exit is blocked by a tired Flying Taxi Corviknight. This requires the player to enter Motostoke Stadium.
The player and Hop sign up for the Gym Challenge and the player picks their uniform number; they are then informed to book a room at the Budew Drop Inn in preparation for the opening ceremony tomorrow. (Upon exiting the stadium and upon approaching the front of the inn, two very brief scenes play where a League staff member shows the player the direction of the inn. After this second scene, NPCs no longer block any part of Motostoke and the whole city becomes accessible. The Wooloo at the Wild Area Station also no longer block the train tracks at this time. The player still cannot leave by one of the northern exits as the Route 3 exit is blocked by a League staff member.)
The inn's check-in desk is obstructed by Team Yell Grunts; talking to any Grunt will have the team offer a battle, which the player may accept or temporarily decline. After all four have been defeated, talking to the receptionist will play a cutscene that automatically progresses to the next morning. (The player's team is healed overnight.)
Upon leaving the inn, a League staff member will offer to escort/warp the player in front of Motostoke Stadium, though the player can decline. After talking to the front desk League staff inside the stadium, the player will automatically change into their uniform; the opening ceremony will then play out. (The entirety of the ceremony is skipped if the player has turned on Skip Movies in the Options.) The player can now head west for Route 3 after a battle with Hop near the exit.
Places of interest
Lower Tier
Boutique
The boutique is located on the west side of the lower tier's main road.
Male clothing
Type
|
Item
|
Brand
|
Patterns
|
Price
|
Tops
|
Sport Sweatshirt
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$6,200
|
Tops
|
Loose Top
|
|
Poliwag Pop, Luxury Holiday, Sea Urchin
|
$1,500
|
Tops
|
Three-Fourths Sleeve Polo
|
|
White, Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Gray, Tan
|
$6,110
|
Outerwear
|
Tracksuit Jacket
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$5,000
|
Outerwear
|
Hoodie
|
|
Gray Greed, The Champ, Sunset City
|
$2,500
|
Outerwear
|
Varsity Jacket
|
|
Green, Red, Blue
|
$17,800
|
Bottoms
|
Trackie Bottoms
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$4,300
|
Bottoms
|
Designer Denim
|
|
Light Blue, Blue, Black, Faded Black
|
$11,200
|
Bottoms
|
Plaid Trousers
|
|
Green, Red, Monotone, Pink, Navy, Yellow
|
$7,800
|
Legwear
|
Sport Low Crew Socks
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$1,020
|
Legwear
|
Sport High Socks
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$1,090
|
Legwear
|
Sport Compression Tights
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$2,000
|
Legwear
|
Plaid Socks
|
|
Green, Red, Monotone, Pink, Navy, Yellow
|
$1,000
|
Footwear
|
Chukka Boots
|
|
Sand, Black
|
$17,800
|
Bags
|
Sport Travel Bag
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$2,900
|
Bags
|
Plaid Travel Bag
|
|
Cream/Green, Cream/Red, Cream/Monotone, Cream/Pink, Cream/Navy, Cream/Yellow
|
$11,120
|
Headwear
|
Sport Cap
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$2,900
|
Eyewear
|
Sport Sunglasses
|
|
Iconic Style, Challenger Kit
|
$3,500
|
Eyewear
|
Square Sunglasses
|
|
White/Black, Black/Black, Red/Black, Yellow/Black, Green/Black, Blue/Black, Orange/Black, Navy/Black, Purple/Black, Pink/Black
|
$2,800
|
Eyewear
|
Half-Rim Eyeglasses
|
|
Black, Silver, Gold, Mottled, Black/Gray, Black/Blue, Black/Purple, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow, Black/Brown, Silver/Gray, Silver/Blue, Silver/Purple, Silver/Pink, Silver/Yellow, Silver/Brown, Gold/Gray, Gold/Blue, Gold/Purple, Gold/Pink, Gold/Yellow, Gold/Brown, Mottled/Gray, Mottled/Blue, Mottled/Purple, Mottled/Pink, Mottled/Yellow, Mottled/Brown
|
$13,480
|
Gloves
|
Plaid Gloves
|
|
Green, Red, Monotone, Pink, Navy, Yellow
|
$3,800
|
|
After obtaining the Style Card (IoA)
Type
|
Item
|
Brand
|
Patterns
|
Price
|
Tops
|
Casual Tee
|
|
#7, #8, #9
|
$15,800
|
Tops
|
Casual Tee
|
|
Middlelands March
|
$980
|
Headwear
|
Bucket Hat
|
|
Green, Blue, Pink
|
$3,900
|
|
Female clothing
Type
|
Item
|
Brand
|
Patterns
|
Price
|
Tops
|
Loose Top
|
|
Poliwag Pop, Luxury Holiday, Sea Urchin
|
$1,500
|
Tops
|
Sport Sweatshirt
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$6,200
|
Outerwear
|
Tracksuit Jacket
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$5,000
|
Outerwear
|
Hoodie
|
|
Gray Greed, The Champ, Sunset City
|
$2,500
|
Outerwear
|
Varsity Jacket
|
|
Green, Red, Blue
|
$17,800
|
Outerwear
|
Knitted Parka
|
|
White, Black, Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange, Navy, Purple, Pink, Tan
|
$10,080
|
Bottoms
|
Trackie Bottoms
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$4,300
|
Bottoms
|
Designer Denim
|
|
Light Blue, Blue, Navy, Black, Faded Black
|
$11,200
|
Bottoms
|
Plaid Pleated Skirt
|
|
Green, Red, Monotone, Pink, Navy, Yellow
|
$6,950
|
Legwear
|
Sport High Socks
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$1,090
|
Legwear
|
Sport Compression Tights
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$2,000
|
Legwear
|
Sport Thigh-High Socks
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$1,800
|
Legwear
|
Sport Low Crew Socks
|
|
Iconic Style
|
$1,020
|
Legwear
|
Plaid Socks
|
|
Red, Monotone, Pink, Navy, Yellow
|
$1,000
|
Footwear
|
Ankle Boots
|
|
Sand, Black
|
$21,000
|
Bags
|
Sport Rucksack
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$2,900
|
Bags
|
Plaid Rucksack
|
|
Cream/Green, Cream/Red, Cream/Monotone, Cream/Pink, Cream/Navy, Cream/Yellow
|
$11,210
|
Headwear
|
Sport Cap
|
|
Challenger Kit
|
$2,900
|
Eyewear
|
Sport Sunglasses
|
|
Iconic Style, Challenger Kit
|
$3,500
|
Eyewear
|
Square Sunglasses
|
|
White/Black, Black/Black, Red/Black, Yellow/Black, Green/Black, Blue/Black, Orange/Black, Navy/Black, Purple/Black, Pink/Black
|
$2,800
|
Eyewear
|
Half-Rim Eyeglasses
|
|
Black, Silver, Gold, Mottled
|
$11,000
|
Eyewear
|
Half-Rim Sunglasses
|
|
Black/Gray, Black/Blue, Black/Purple, Black/Pink, Black/Yellow, Black/Brown, Silver/Gray, Silver/Blue, Silver/Purple, Silver/Pink, Silver/Yellow, Silver/Brown, Gold/Gray, Gold/Blue, Gold/Purple, Gold/Pink, Gold/Yellow, Gold/Brown, Mottled/Gray, Mottled/Blue, Mottled/Purple, Mottled/Pink, Mottled/Yellow, Mottled/Brown
|
$13,480
|
Gloves
|
Plaid Gloves
|
|
Green, Red, Monotone, Pink, Navy, Yellow
|
$3,800
|
|
After obtaining the Style Card (IoA)
Type
|
Item
|
Brand
|
Patterns
|
Price
|
Dresses
|
Sleeveless Dress
|
|
White, Pink, Black, Sand, Indigo
|
$4,200
|
Bags
|
Designer Leather Rucksack
|
|
Black/Red, Green/Black, White/Black, Pink/White, Red/Black
|
$5,500
|
|
Battle Café
- Main article: Battle Café
The Battle Café is located on the west side of town.
Pokémon Center
This Pokémon Center is located on the lower tier, just west of the Wild Area entrance.
Poké Mart
This Poké Mart is located inside the Pokémon Center.
Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is located west of the Pokémon Center on the lower tier.
Male
Type
|
Item
|
Brand
|
Patterns
|
Price
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Ghost UniformSw
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Fighting UniformSh
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Ice UniformSw
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Rock UniformSh
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Bug Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Steel Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Psychic Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Electric Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Ground Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Flying Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Normal Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Poison Uniform
|
$18,000
|
|
Female
Type
|
Item
|
Brand
|
Patterns
|
Price
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Ghost UniformSw
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Fighting UniformSh
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Ice UniformSw
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Rock UniformSh
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Bug Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Steel Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Psychic Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Electric Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Ground Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Flying Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Normal Uniform
|
$18,000
|
Uniform
|
Uniform
|
|
Poison Uniform
|
$18,000
|
|
Upper Tier
Motostoke Stadium
- Main article: Motostoke Stadium
Motostoke Stadium is the official Pokémon Gym of Motostoke. It is located on the upper floor district of Motostoke. Its Leader is Kabu, who hands out the Fire Badge to those who defeat him. It is the third Gym that Gym Challengers have to face. The opening ceremony of the Gym Challenge is also held here.
Motostoke Station
Motostoke Station is located in the southwest of the upper tier.
The player can catch a train from this station to the following locations:
Poké Mart
This Poké Mart is located inside Motostoke Station.
Vending machine
A vending machine is located inside Motostoke Station.
Budew Drop Inn
The Budew Drop Inn is located on the upper tier, west of Motostoke Station.
Pokémon Center
This Pokémon Center is located on the upper tier, in the northwest of the city.
Poké Mart
This Poké Mart is located inside the Pokémon Center.
Demographics
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Motostoke has a population of 120, making it the second-most populous city in Galar, only behind Wyndon.
Items
Lower tier
Upper tier
Pokémon
A Lass in the lower tier Pokémon Center will offer to trade the player her Skwovet nicknamed "Cheekers" in exchange for a Bunnelby.
Pokémon
|
Games
|
Location
|
Levels
|
Rate
|
Fishing
|
|
Sw
|
Sh
|
|
7-11
|
50%
|
|
Sw
|
Sh
|
|
7-11
|
10%
|
|
Sw
|
Sh
|
|
7-11
|
40%
|
Special Pokémon
|
|
Sw
|
Sh
|
|
10
|
One
|
A colored background means that the Pokémon can be found in this location in the specified game. A white background with a colored letter means that the Pokémon cannot be found here.
|
Trainers
If the player chose Grookey:
|
|
Reward: $1,120
|
|
|
|
|
If the player chose Scorbunny:
|
|
Reward: $1,120
|
|
|
|
|
If the player chose Sobble:
|
|
Reward: $1,120
|
|
|
|
|
- The player may temporarily decline Hop's challenge to heal at the nearby Pokémon Center, though he will not let the player past onto Route 3 until they accept.
Budew Drop Inn
Hop joins the player as a Multi Battle partner against the last pair of Team Yell Grunts.
If the player chose Grookey:
If the player chose Scorbunny:
If the player chose Sobble:
All three of these battles must be done in a row. Hop will heal the player's team after the first two.
- After meeting Kabu in Galar Mine No. 2
|
|
Reward: $3,120
|
|
|
|
|
In the anime
Motostoke was first mentioned in Meeting Up with the Monarch!, where Ash planned to take a train there from Wyndon to meet up with Goh at the Motostoke Riverbank, but he was distracted by the prospect of watching Leon's latest battle at Wyndon Stadium before he could do that.
Motostoke made its debut in HZ019, where the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived there as their first stop in Galar. While visiting the local Battle Café, Liko, Roy, and Murdock met Mitchell, the owner of the café and a pâtissier who had once run a pâtisserie together with Murdock until their relationship soured following the evolution of Murdock's Milcery into a form that didn't suit the pastries Mitchell specialized in. Liko suggested a Double Battle, with her teaming with Murdock against Mitchell. However, in the middle of the match, the showdown turned into a bake-off instead, following which Murdock and Mitchell rekindled their friendship. It was also at this café where Liko and Roy subsequently met the local Gym Leader, Kabu.
In HZ020, Liko and Roy followed Kabu to the Motostoke Stadium, where he made them go through some battle training. The first part of the training involved a test where Roy would have to ignite the flames of a group of Litwick, while Liko would attempt to put them out. After Roy had won the test, he and Liko had a Tag Battle against Kabu and Gym Trainer Wakaba. The battle ended with Roy losing to Kabu and Liko, much to everyone's surprise, surrendering to Wakaba.
In the anime, the hero statue from the Budew Drop Inn is instead located at Wyndon Stadium.
Gallery
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Motostoke first appeared in Crackle!! Practice Battle. A televised program was featured live from there, but the guest star, Leon, was late. As it turned out, Leon had gotten lost in the city while trying to find his way to the TV studio.
The city reappeared in Ooh Shiny!! Legendary Equipment, where Henry and Casey registered for the Gym Challenge at the Motostoke Stadium and visited the Budew Drop Inn, where they met Sonia and learned about the Darkest Day, before departing to Turffield in Watch Out!! Strong Rivals.
Henry and Casey returned to Motostoke in Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon for their Gym battle against Kabu. After defeating him, they departed to Hammerlocke in the next chapter.
In PASS28, it was revealed that the statue at the Budew Drop Inn had been created by Sordward and Shielbert's family in order to hide Zacian and Zamazenta's role in Galar's history.
Gallery
Stadium
|
Budew Drop Inn
|
|
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Trivia
Origin
- Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Galar
Motostoke is based on Manchester.[1][2]
Name origin
Language
|
Name
|
Origin
|
Japanese
|
エンジンシティ Engine City
|
From engine
|
English, Brazilian Portuguese
|
Motostoke
|
From motor and stoke (to stir up flames; to add fuel; British toponym for secondary settlement)
|
German
|
Engine City
|
From its Japanese name
|
Spanish
|
Ciudad Pistón
|
From pistón (piston)
|
French
|
Motorby
|
From motor and -by (British town suffix for settlement)
|
Italian
|
Steamington
|
From steam and -ton (British town suffix for enclosure, homestead)
|
Korean
|
엔진시티 Engine City
|
From its Japanese name
|
Chinese (Mandarin)
|
機擎市 / 机擎市 Jīqíng Shì
|
From 機 / 机 jī / gēi (machine) and 引擎 yǐnqíng / yáhnkìhng (engine)
|
Chinese (Cantonese)
|
機擎市 Gēikìhng Síh
|
References