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Pokémon World is the name given to the Earth-like planet that the Pokémon series takes place on. Humans live on this planet alongside Pokémon as a human-animal relationship.

Known regions on the planet include Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Orre, Fiore, Almia and Oblivia.

TheoriesEdit

There have been numerous fan theories about the existence of Pokémon World, and its connection to Earth. Although it is unlikely, it may be that humans have inhabited another planet somewhere else in the galaxy, in addition to Earth. Another suggestion put foward by fans it that the story may take place in a parallel universe.

It is also assumed that it is set some time in the future, due to the fact that people use enhanced technology such as Poké Balls, teleportation (in the PC's), and mechas (Team Rocket).

Animals have been mentioned many times such as in Pokémon Shipwreck, Ash saw fish when looking out the window. Also, when Ash caught his Caterpie, Misty mentioned that she hated bugs. She could be just referring to Bug-type Pokémon. But solid proof of common animals existing is the Pokédex entry for Gastly:

A being that exists as a thin gas. It can topple an Indian elephant by enveloping the prey in two seconds.

Surely, if there were no Earth animals on this planet then the Pokédex would surely refer to Indian Donphan perhaps instead of elephant.

Locations from Earth have been referenced despite not appearing in the games such as Mount Everest in one of Delibird's Pokédex entries and Hollywood from Meowth's backstory in the anime. Also in the movie: Mewtwo Strikes back, Ash said Vikings mostly live in Minnesota.

GalleryEdit

The regions of Hoenn, Johto, Kanto and Sinnoh.

An orbital view of the Pokémon world, seen in the anime. Note its resemblance to Earth.

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