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| − | '''Regions''' are areas in the Pokémon universe that are smaller parts of a [[nation]]. Each region will have their own [[Pokémon professor]], who provides a unique set of [[starter Pokémon]] for young [[Trainers]]. Each region also has a unique set of eight [[Gym Leaders]], along with the regional [[Elite Four]]. In some cases, regions can share Elite Four divisions, such as Johto and Kanto. |
+ | '''Regions''' are areas in the Pokémon universe that are smaller parts of a [[nation]]. Each region will have their own [[Pokémon professor]], who provides a unique set of [[starter Pokémon]] for young [[Trainers]]. Each region also has a unique set of eight [[Gym Leaders]], along with the regional [[Elite Four]]. In some cases, regions can share Elite Four divisions, such as Johto and Kanto. |
== Regions == |
== Regions == |
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| − | Currently, in the main series of games, there are four known regions ([[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]). Additionally, in the Pokémon side games, four other regions are currently known being [[Almia]], [[Fiore]], [[Holon]] and [[Orre]]. In the [[Pokémon anime]] series and manga, the [[Orange Islands]] is another region located south of Kanto, though this region has never been used in any game. |
+ | Currently, in the main series of games, there are four known regions ([[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]]). Additionally, in the Pokémon side games, four other regions are currently known being [[Almia]], [[Fiore]], [[Holon]] and [[Orre]]. In the [[Pokémon anime]] series and manga, the [[Orange Islands]] is another region located south of Kanto, though this region has never been used in any game. |
===Kanto=== |
===Kanto=== |
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| − | Kanto was the [[Generation I|first]] region to be introduced in the game series, featured in the [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Red, Blue]] and [[Pokémon Yellow|Yellow]] games along with the Generation III [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes]]. It is also accessible in the latter portion of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver]], and Crystal after defeating the [[Elite Four]]. |
+ | Kanto was the [[Generation I|first]] region to be introduced in the game series, featured in the [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Red, Blue]] and [[Pokémon Yellow|Yellow]] games along with the Generation III [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes]]. It is also accessible in the latter portion of [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Pokémon Gold, Silver]], and Crystal after defeating the [[Elite Four]]. |
Like most regions, there is a theme regarding the names of towns and cities in Kanto. Most locations in Kanto are named after a colour. The regional Pokémon professor is [[Professor Oak]], who resides in [[Pallet Town]]. |
Like most regions, there is a theme regarding the names of towns and cities in Kanto. Most locations in Kanto are named after a colour. The regional Pokémon professor is [[Professor Oak]], who resides in [[Pallet Town]]. |
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Unlike other regions, there is no theme underlying the names of locations in Sinnoh. The regional Pokémon professor is [[Professor Rowan]], who resides in [[Sandgem Town]], being the first professor to live in a town that is not the player's starting location. |
Unlike other regions, there is no theme underlying the names of locations in Sinnoh. The regional Pokémon professor is [[Professor Rowan]], who resides in [[Sandgem Town]], being the first professor to live in a town that is not the player's starting location. |
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| + | Isshu is the region featured in the upcoming [[Generation V]] games [[Pokémon Black]] and [[Pokémon White]]. |
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===Other Regions=== |
===Other Regions=== |
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Revision as of 16:06, 23 May 2010
Regions are areas in the Pokémon universe that are smaller parts of a nation. Each region will have their own Pokémon professor, who provides a unique set of starter Pokémon for young Trainers. Each region also has a unique set of eight Gym Leaders, along with the regional Elite Four. In some cases, regions can share Elite Four divisions, such as Johto and Kanto.
Regions
Currently, in the main series of games, there are four known regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh). Additionally, in the Pokémon side games, four other regions are currently known being Almia, Fiore, Holon and Orre. In the Pokémon anime series and manga, the Orange Islands is another region located south of Kanto, though this region has never been used in any game.
Kanto
Kanto was the first region to be introduced in the game series, featured in the Red, Blue and Yellow games along with the Generation III remakes. It is also accessible in the latter portion of Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal after defeating the Elite Four.
Like most regions, there is a theme regarding the names of towns and cities in Kanto. Most locations in Kanto are named after a colour. The regional Pokémon professor is Professor Oak, who resides in Pallet Town.
Johto
Johto is the second region introduced in the main game series, being featured in the Gold, Silver and Crystal games along with the Generation IV remakes. Geographically, Johto is located to the west of the Kanto region.
The theme for locations in the Johto region is either plants or something related to a plant. The regional Pokémon professor is Professor Elm, who resides in New Bark Town.
Hoenn
Hoenn is the featured region the the Generation III games, Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Geographically, Hoenn is located to the southwest of Kanto and Johto.
The theme for the locations in the Hoenn region is that of two words used together. The regional Pokémon professor is Professor Birch, who resides in Littleroot Town.
Sinnoh
Sinnoh is the region featured in the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. Sinnoh is located to the north of the Kanto region.
Unlike other regions, there is no theme underlying the names of locations in Sinnoh. The regional Pokémon professor is Professor Rowan, who resides in Sandgem Town, being the first professor to live in a town that is not the player's starting location.
Isshu
Isshu is the region featured in the upcoming Generation V games Pokémon Black and Pokémon White.
Other Regions
Orre, based off the Arizona desert, located on the NW porton of the Kanto-Johto landmass, is the generally Wild Pokémon free region in Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD. Very few wild Pokémon can be captured in Pokémon XD, otherwise Shadow Pokémon can't be "stolen" from other Trainers.
Fiore, located at the NE part of the Kanto-Johto landmass, is where Pokémon Ranger is set.
Almia, located East of Fiore, is where Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia is set.