Rica

Rica is a playable region on Pokéngine, created by Fuzzy. It features many exclusive species in the Rica dex, a Gym challenge, and unique locations including a rainforest, a vibrant city, and deep-sea vents. Travel to Rica is possible via the Airport. To leave Rica and travel to other regions, simply visit any port city and talk to the sailor on the docks.
== Locations ==
Map	Area Name 	Description
 	White Wharf 	A small dock surrounded by steep rocky cliffs. Home to Professor Piper's research facility, where new trainers receive their starter Pokémon.
 	Route R1 	A short, grassy route above steep ocean cliffs. It connects White Wharf to Sprig Town.
 	Sprig Town 	A small town filled with scientists who work at the nearby research facility. It connects Route R1 to Route R2.
 	Route R2 	A route along a sandy beach. It connects Sprig Town to Totora Town.
 	Totora Town 	A quiet fishing town up against the sandy shores of Rica's western peninsula. It connects Route R2 to Route R3.
 	Route R3 	A short, grassy route. It connects Totora Town to Ceropia City.
 	Ceropia City 	a small, beautiful city in the hills with a lively marketplace. It connects Route R3 to Ento Jungle.
 	Ento Jungle 	Ento Jungle is a long, scary jungle that even unnerves locals. Watch out for bugs, snakes, and mud! It connects Ceropia City to Route R4.
 	Deep Ento Jungle 	An ominous section of Ento Jungle that is shrouded in darkness. It is connected to Ento Jungle, but it otherwise a dead end.
 	Route R4 	A short clearing after Ento Jungle with a fork in the road. It connects Ento Jungle, Route R5, and the Trailer Camp.
 	Route R5 	A steep, yet luscious route leading up a mountain. It connects Route R4 to Pitch Town.
 	Pitch Town 	A small mining town nestled within the mountains. It connects Route R5 to the Crystal Caves.
 	Crystal Caves 	A long, convoluted cave system full of glowing crystals that the locals often mine for ore. It is connected to Pitch Town, but is otherwise a dead end.
 	Trailer Camp 	A camp that functions as a pop-up town for the construction workers involved with the Rica Regional Highway. It connects Route R4 to the Rica Regional Highway.
 	Rica Regional Highway	A highway that is currently under construction, but can be traversed so long as you don't mind battling a few bored workers. It connects the Trailer Camp to Dende Town.
 	Dende Town 	A ranching town centred on an old road. Once a bustling centre of trade, Dende Town is now a quiet little town, though it draws in vacationers from the city. It connects the Rica Regional Highway, Route R6, and Route R7.
 	Route R6 	A grassy route amongst farms north of Dende Town. Dead end, for now... It connects Dende Town to ???
 	Route R7 	A dirt road route through ranches on the outskirts of Dende Town. It connects Dende Town to Areca City.
 	Dende Palm Plantation	A plantation that grows dendê palms harvested for their oil. It is connected to Route R7, but it otherwise a dead end.
 	Areca City 	The biggest city in Rica and a popular tourist destination. Areca City is just full of things to see and do! Self-driving cars traverse the city. It connects Route R7, Route R11, and Areca Beach.
 	Areca Beach 	A lively beach south of Areca City. A popular tourist destination! Includes a boardwalk with several shops. It connects Areca City, Route R8, and Route R13.
 	Route R8 	A rocky route along the coast. It connects Areca Beach, Route R9, and Byssus Town.
 	Byssus Town 	A small fishing town along the cliffs. It connects Route R8 to Route R10.
 	Route R9 	A surfing route along the coast. It connects Route R8 to Route R10.
 	Route R10 	A surfing route along the coast, and a continuation from Route R9. It connects Route R9, Byssus Town, and the Sea Caves.
 	Sea Caves 	A cave system only accessible by the water. It is known to have associations with legendary Pokémon.
 	Route R13 	A surfing route south of the Areca Beach. It connects the Areca Beach to the Wild Beach.
 	Wild Beach 	An undeveloped beach that is only accessible by surfing. It connects Route R13 to the Crescent Atoll.
 	Route R11 	A short, well-kept route south of the suburbs surrounding Areca City. It connects Areca City to Palmetto Town.
 	Palmetto Town 	A cute, well-kept town that is full of families. It connects Route R11 to Route R12.
 	Route R12 	An overgrown route east of Palmetto Town with a fork in the road. It connects Palmetto Town, Rosewood Jungle, and Mimosa Jungle.
 	Mimosa Jungle 	A damp jungle with small rivers running through it. It connects Route R12 to Mimosa Town.
 	Mimosa Town 	A lazy fishing town on the bank of the Piki River. It connects the Mimosa Jungle to the Piki River.
 	Piki River 	The largest river in the Rica region. Its murky waters are home to several endemic species. It connects Mimosa Town to the Nipa Research Base.
 	Nipa Research Base 	A small research base, home to scientists studying the flora and fauna of the Nipa Swamp. It connects the Piki River to Nipa Swamp.
 	Nipa Swamp 	A large, open swamp which hosts many dangerous Pokémon. It connects to the Nipa Research Base, but is otherwise a dead end.
 	Rosewood Jungle 	A short, open jungle frequented by loggers. It connects Route R12 to Rosewood Town.
 	Rosewood Town 	A booming logging town on the edge of the rainforest. It connects Route R14, the Gloomy Tangle, and Rosewood Jungle.
 	Gloomy Tangle 	A short, yet eerie forest winding its way deeper into the woods. Its connects Rosewood Town to the Cursed Woods.
 	Cursed Woods 	A small forest with an incredibly dark aura around them . They connect to the Gloomy Tangle, but are otherwise a dead-end.
 	Route R14 	A lively route home to the Rosewood Nursery. It connects Rosewood Town to Route R15.
== Mons ==
Main article: List of Encounters in Rica
Rica is home to many original Fakémon, as well as Pokémon from the Nintendo regions. Currently, the Rica Dex includes 161 Fakémon and 39 official Pokémon. Of these, 135 total Mons are currently obtainable in the Rica region, and another 4 are obtainable in event regions only.
==== Starters ====
New trainers who begin their journeys in Rica may choose between three starters: Cotylit, Bunfin, and Mirmoor.
Sprite	Name 	Type 	Dex
 	Cotylit	Grass	"Cotylit are popular as first Pokemon for children because of their docile nature. A happy Cotylit's petals turn deep pink."
 	Bunfin 	Fire 	"Bunfin live in rocky, mountainous areas, where they mark their territory by scorching surrounding rocks. They can make a high-pitched whistling noise by quickly blowing hot air through their snouts."
 	Mirmoor	Water	"Mirmoor like to play in bogs and other bodies of water. They act tough but run to their parents when threatened."
====Hidden Abilities====
Main article: Hidden Abilities
You can receive a small number of Hidden Ability Mons at the moment. All eggs the player receives or finds will always have a Hidden Ability.
== Characters ==
Appearance	Name 	Location 	Info
 	Professor Piper	 	Professor Piper is a famed wildlife researcher in Rica, and she has been looking for skilled trainers such as yourself to help her study the secrets of the rainforest. The wild Pokémon in Rica are growing more aggressive and dangerous every day, and during your journey, you’ll work by her side to uncover what could be causing these strange phenomena.
 	Natalie 	Ceropia City	Natalie is the first gym leader you’ll encounter on your journey. With her team, which consists primarily of Normal-type Pokémon, she leads the Ceropia City Gym. She has an adventurous spirit, and she loves extreme sports such as rock climbing. If you defeat her in a double battle, she’ll award you the Wilds Badge.
 	Warren 	Areca City 	The Areca City Gym is led by none other than Warren. He loves nature just as much as Natalie, though he’s a bit more laid-back. Nevertheless, he’s always up for a challenging battle! If you emerge victorious against his Water-type partners, he’ll present you with the Oceanic Badge.
== Story ==
Welcome to Rica, a small, tropical island with a variety of environments and high biodiversity. Much of Rica is covered in a dense rainforest and jungles, but the island also contains many other habitats, including mountains, meadows, prairies, plains, volcanoes, dry forests, savannahs, beaches, and of course the ocean. The beaches, both rocky and sandy, are extremely popular among residents and tourists. Many Pokemon in Rica can be found nowhere else, while others are familiar to advanced Pokémon trainers. Some Rica natives, like Terundra, can be found in Atlas as well.
Along your journey, you’ll also assist Professor Piper, who has been looking for skilled trainers to help her study the secrets of the rainforest. The wild Pokemon in Rica are growing more dangerous every day, and she wants to know what could be causing their aggression.
To enter the jungles, you will need to prove your strength by earning gym badges from the four gyms in the region. Trainers in Rica love to double battle. Be prepared to face nearly every trainer in double battle format, including the gyms!
== Related Articles ==
List of Items in Rica
Rica Walkthrough
Special Evolution Methods
==Gallery==
File:Route r1 rica.png|Route R1
File:Route r2 rica battle challenge.png|Route R2
File:Rica dex.png|Rica Dex
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