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Holon (Japanese: ホロン Holon) is a region introduced and explored exclusively in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is a known habitat of the unusual δ Delta Species Pokémon, also introduced in the TCG.
History
The Holon region was inhabited by humans seeking to utilize the mysterious energy emitted by the region's power spots, researchers settled a village in the center of Mirage Forest (a nod to EX Legend Maker), and constructed a large tower in the center.[1] The resulting electromagnetic waves caused the local Pokémon to mutate into abnormal types inconsistent with their genes elsewhere, with their highest evolved forms typically having Metal as a type.[2] The affected Pokémon came to be known as δ Delta Species. While studying these Pokémon, researchers discovered a new power, resulting in Holon's Pokémon. Further research into δ Delta Species and Holon's Pokémon resulted in the creation of three variations of Holon Energy: FF, GL, and WP.[1]
Geography
According to the official website, and artwork from TCG products, the region is located in the center of Mirage Forest from EX Legend Maker. A lake is also bordered by a massive mountain range. Described to be beyond the horizon are a chain of islands where powerful Pokémon are said to reside, which forms the basis for much of the EX Dragon Frontiers expansion.
Notable locations
Settlements
- Holon: The main community of the region, nestled in the center of Mirage Forest. From above, the city looks like a giant Poké Ball, with a ring of trees serving as the main border and with a canal that runs through the diameter into two circles that surround the city center. A cobbled walkway circles the land in between the circular canals and border, bridging the waterways. There is also a larger walkway with grand balustrades that leads to the city center. The houses are largely dome-shaped, and many properties have their own garden area or orchard. An observatory and the Holon Research Tower lie at the center of the city.
Landmarks
- Holon Research Tower: The tower dominates the skyline of the city and was constructed in order to manipulate the unique magnetic properties of the area to produce electromagnetic energy. When in operation, the tower can be seen absorbing bolts of yellow energy from three generators that surround it. When seen from above, the tower resembles the symbol used on Metal Energy cards, likely a direct reference to the secondary type of δ Delta Species Pokémon featured in the sets. The tower also provides the set symbol for EX Delta Species.
- Mirage Forest: The main focus of EX Legend Maker and touched upon in EX Holon Phantoms, this dense forest encompasses the city of Holon and is home to many of the Pokémon that were genetically altered as a result of the electromagnetic energy produced from Holon Research Tower. The southern edge of the forest is dotted with marshes as the land gives way to the waters of Holon Lake.
- Holon Lake: Also featured in EX Holon Phantoms, Holon Lake is a vast body of water that is home to many more δ Delta Species Pokémon. In the lake, there is a stone formation that resembles the symbol used on Metal Energy cards. Perhaps as a homage to the Generation II games, the lake is also home to a Shining Gyarados, similar to the Red Gyarados that appeared at the Lake of Rage.
- Mountain Range: Surrounding a portion of Holon Lake is a large mountain range, featuring tall jagged peaks and outcrops. The foothills of these mountains contain boulders with mysterious patterns on them, as well as entrances leading to caves, which are home to fossil Pokémon that have also been affected by the radiation from Holon Research Tower.
- Mysterious Island: Described as an island far offshore from Holon, its main feature is large crystals, which naturally grow there and are said to grant special powers if used correctly. Normal Pokémon and δ Delta Species Pokémon cohabit the island, and there is little human activity there. It is the main focus of the EX Crystal Guardians expansion.
- Distant Island Chain: Described as being beyond the horizon, these islands are a habitat where natural Delta Species Pokémon thrive. This is reflected in the cards featured in the EX Dragon Frontiers expansion (the Japanese Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends expansion), as fully evolved δ Delta Species Pokémon remain purely one type, as opposed to being partially Metal-type. A floating island with a mountain range can be seen from here, visible on the Offense and Defense of the Furthest Ends packaging and some cards from the set.
Other
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Holon or Pokémon that belong to the city. Most of these Pokémon are artificial and can double as Special Energy cards when attached to other Pokémon in play.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
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| Japanese | ホロン Holon | From holon, a philosophical concept of something that is simultaneously a whole and a part |
| English, German, French, Italian |
Holon | Same as Japanese name |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 「ホロンの研究塔」の世界観と新要素 | pokemon-card.com, archived November 27, 2005 on Internet Archive
- ↑ ポケモンカードゲーム 拡張パック ホロンの研究塔 cm (2005) Commercial for Holon's Research Tower expansion
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