Regions are areas in the Pokémon universe that are smaller parts of a nation. Each region has 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.
Currently, in the main series of games, there are five known regions (Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova ). Additionally, in the Pokémon side games, four other regions are currently known;Orre, Fiore, Almia, and Oblivia. In the Pokémon anime series and manga, a group of islands called the Orange Islands have been called a region. The Orange Islands are located south of Kanto, though this region has never been seen in any game.
Main series
Kanto
The Kanto Region
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 color. The regional Pokémon professor is Professor Oak, who resides in Pallet Town.
Sevii Islands
The Sevii Islands
The Sevii Islands are a group of islands located south of the Kanto region. They are not to be confused with the Orange Islands, another island group near Kanto or the Blue Islands near Hoenn. The Sevii Islands are accessible in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen after the player defeats Blaine. They serve the purpose of a major sidequest involving Bill and is also where the player can catch Pokémon from Pokémon Gold and Silver. There are nine islands in all, and each of them is accessible once the player does something special. The islanders are ferried between the islands by the Seagallop Hi-Speed 6.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese | Slogan |
|---|---|---|
| Kanto (mainland) | ||
| Pallet Town | マサラタウン | A Pure White Beginning |
| Viridian City | ハナダシティ | The City of Evergreen |
| Pewter City | ニビシティ | Between Rugged Mountains |
| Cerulean City | ハナダシティ | The Floral Lagoon City |
| Vermilion City | クチバシティ | The Port of Exquisite Sunsets |
| Lavender Town | シオンタウン | The Noble Town |
| Celadon City | タマムシシティ | City of the Rainbow's Colors |
| Fuchsia City | セキチクシティ | Happening and Passing City |
| Saffron City | ヤマブキシティ | Shining Big City |
| Cinnabar Island | グレンタウン | The Ravaged Town of the Past |
| Indigo Plateau | セキエイこうげん | The ultimate Goal of Trainers! |
| Sevii Islands | ||
| One Island | １のしま | Friends Gather at Knot Island |
| Two Island | ２のしま | Boon Island for Two |
| Three Island | ３のしま | Kin Island of Family Bonding |
| Four Island | ４のしま | The Warm, Blue, Floe Island |
| Five Island | ５のしま | Chrono Island: Where Time Goes |
| Six Island | ６のしま | Fortune Island of Aged Wisdom |
| Seven Island | ７のしま | Quest Island of Infinity |
Johto
The Johto Region
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.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese | Slogan |
|---|---|---|
| New Bark Town | ワカバタウン | Winds of a New Beginning |
| Cherrygrove City | ヨシノシティ | The City of Fragrant Flowers |
| Violet City | キキョウシティ | The City of Nostalgic Scents |
| Azalea Town | ヒワダタウン | Living Happily with Pokémon |
| Goldenrod City | コガネシティ | A Happening Big City |
| Ecruteak City | エンジュシティ | A Historical City |
| Olivine City | アサギシ | The Port with Sea Breezes |
| Frontier Access | フロンティアフロント | none |
| Cianwood City | タンバシティ | A Port of Crashing Waves |
| Safari Zone Gate | サファリゾーンゲート | none |
| Mahogany Town | チョウジタウン | Home of the Ninja |
| Blackthorn City | フスベシティ | A Quiet Mountain Retreat |
Hoenn
The Hoenn Region
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.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese | Slogan |
|---|---|---|
| Littleroot Town | ミシロタウン | A town that can't be shaded any hue. |
| Oldale Town | コトキタウン | Where things start off scarce. |
| Petalburg City | トウカシティ | Where people mingle with nature. |
| Rustboro City | カナズミシティ | The city probing the integration of nature and science. |
| Dewford Town | ムロタウン | A tiny island in the blue sea. |
| Slateport City | カイナシティ | The port where people and POKéMON cross paths. |
| Mauville City | キンセツシティ | The bright and shiny city of fun! |
| Verdanturf Town | シダケタウン | The windswept highlands with the sweet fragrance of grass. |
| Lavaridge Town | フエンタウン | An excellent place for relaxing! |
| Fallarbor Town | ハジツゲタ | A farm community with small gardens. |
| Fortree City | フエンタウン | The treetop city that frolics with nature. |
| Lilycove City | ミナモシティ | Where the land ends and the sea begins. |
| Mossdeep City | トクサネシティ | Our slogan: Cherish POKéMON! |
| Sootopolis City | ルネシティ | The mystical city where history slumbers. |
| Pacifidlog Town | キナギタウ | Where the morning sun smiles upon the waters. |
| Ever Grande City | サイユウシティ | The paradise of flowers, the sea, and Pokémon |
Sinnoh
The Sinnoh Region and the Battle Zone Sub-region
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.
Battle Zone
The Battle Zone is an island located to the northeast of Sinnoh. Battle Zone is accessible in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum after the player defeats the Pokémon League. There are a total of three major settlements and 6 routes. The islanders do not consider themselves a part of Sinnoh.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese | Slogan |
|---|---|---|
| Sinnoh (mainland) | ||
| Twinleaf Town | フタバタウン | Fresh and Free! |
| Sandgem Town | マサゴタウン | Town of Sand! |
| Jubilife City | コトブキシティ | City of Joy |
| Oreburgh City | クロガネシティ | City of Energy |
| Floaroma Town | ソノオタウン | Vivid & Scented |
| Eterna City | ハクタイシティ | History Living |
| Hearthome City | ヨスガシティ | Warm & Kind |
| Solaceon Town | ズイタウン | Free of Worry! |
| Veilstone City | トバリシティ | Hewn from Rock |
| Pastoria City | ノモセシティ | The Marsh City |
| Celestic Town | カンナギタウン | The Past Lives |
| Canalave City | ミオシティ | Cargo Port |
| Snowpoint City | キッサキシティ | City of Snow |
| Sunyshore City | ナギサシティ | Solar Powered! |
| Pokémon League | ポケモンリーグ | The Pinnacle of Trainerdom! |
| Battle Zone | ||
| Fight Area | ファイトエリア | Battles Galore |
| Survival Area | サバイバルエリア | Staging Point |
| Resort Area | リゾートエリア | Relax & Play! |
Unova
The Unova Region
Unova is the region featured in the Generation V games Pokémon Black and White. It is said that Unova is located very far away from the other regions, needing a boat to get there.
It is unknown if Unova has a theme for the names of its locations. The regional Pokémon professor is Professor Juniper, who is the first regional professor to be female. She resides in Nuvema Town.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese | Slogan |
|---|---|---|
| Nuvema Town | カノコタウン | The Start of Something Big |
| Accumula Town | カラクサタウン | The Fast-Growing Town! |
| Striaton City | サンヨウシティ | Three Stand Together as One! |
| Nacrene City | シッポウシティ | A Pearl of a Place |
| Castelia City | ヒウンシティ | A City of Grandeur |
| Nimbasa City | ライモンシティ | Lit by the Flash of Lightning! |
| Anville Town | カナワタウン | Rolling Out the Steel Rails |
| Driftveil City | ホドモエシティ | A City of Billowing Sails |
| Mistralton City | フキヨセシティ | Strewn with Windblown Leaves |
| Icirrus City | セッカシティ | Sky Glittering with Flowers of Snow |
| Opelucid City | ソウリュウシティ | Time's Dividing Line |
| Pokémon League | ポケモンリーグ | The Pokémon League is every Trainer's greatest challenge! |
| Lacunosa Town | カゴメトヴン | Methodical and Orderly |
| Undella Town | サザナミトヴン | A Town of Rippling Waves |
| Black City | ブラックシティ | Prosperous and Vibrant |
| White Forest | ホワイトフォレスト |
People and Nature in Harmony |
| Hiougi City |
<>Start by a new beginning |
Pokémon Shadow series
Orre
The Orre Region
Orre, which is based off the Arizona desert, is located on the northwest portion of the Kanto-Johto landmass and is generally a Wild Pokémon free region in Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD. In Pokémon XD a few wild Pokémon can be captured in special locations. In both games, Pokémon called Shadow Pokémon can be "captured" from other Trainers to be purified.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Phenac City | フェナスシティ |
| Pyrite Town | パイラタウン |
| The Under | アンダー |
| Agate Village | アゲトビレッジ |
| Gateon Port | アイオポート |
Pokémon Ranger series
Fiore
The Fiore Region
Fiore is the setting for the first Pokémon Ranger video game. It may be somewhat close to the Sinnoh region, since it was stated in-game that Sinnoh was the closest region to send the Manaphy Egg during the Manaphy event.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Fall City | フォルシティ |
| Ring Town | リングタウン |
| Summerland | サマランド |
| Wintown | ウィンタウン |
Almia
The Almia Region
Almia, located east of Fiore, is the setting of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Chicole Village | チコレむら |
| Vientown | ビエンタウン |
| Pueltown | プエルタウン |
| Shiver Camp | ブルブルキャンプ |
| Haruba Village | ハルバむら |
| Boyleland | ボイルランド |
Oblivia
The Oblivia Region
Oblivia, located south of Fiore, is a group of islands in which Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs takes place.
- Settlements
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Cocona Village | ココナむら |
| Tilt Village | ナナメむら |
| Aqua Resort | アクアリゾート |
Pokémon Conquest series
Ransei
The Ransei Region
Ransei said to be similar to feudal Japan. There are 17 Kingdoms in the region, each with a leader that must be defeated to conquer the kingdom and castle.
- Kingdom
| English | Japanese | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Primus Kingdom | ハジメ | Normal |
| Ignis Kingdom | カエン | Fire |
| Arbora Kingdom | アオバ | Grass |
| Fontaine Kingdom | イズミ | Water |
| Pugilis Kingdom | コブシ | Ground |
| Violight Kingdom | シデン | Fighting |
| Chrysalia Kingdom | サナギ | Electric |
| Daichi Kingdom | ダイチ | Bug |
| Genmu Kingdom | ゲンム | Psychic |
| Kigan Kingdom | キガン | Rock |
| Dokuga Kingdom | ドクガ | Poison |
| Yasha Kingdom | ヤシャ | Dark |
| Tsubasa Kingdom | ツバサ | |
| Fukutsu Kingdom | フクツ | Steel |
| Mitama Kingdom | ミタマ | Ghost |
| Fubuki Kingdom | フブキ | Ice |
| Ryū Kingdom | リュウ | Dragon |
Anime exclusive
Orange Islands
The Orange Islands
The Orange Islands, formally the Orange Archipelago, is a group of anime exclusive islands that Ash and his friends traveled through during the Orange Islands arc.