Hoenn

The Hoenn region (Japanese: ホウエン Hoenn ) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is located south of Sinnoh,As stated in The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!. and southwest of both Kanto and Johto.Pokémon Fan: 10th Anniversary News Booklet, p. 16 (Archive) It is the setting of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, , Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. It was the third core series region to be introduced.
Hoenn is inspired by the real-world Japanese main island of . The names of most of the cities in Hoenn are made of two words put together ("Little Root", "Fort Tree", "Slate Port", "Ever Grande", etc.) rather than colors or plants as Kanto and Johto had done. Professor Birch of Littleroot Town offers the first partner Pokémon known as , , or to s beginning their journey of this vast land.
==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
Junichi Masuda has stated that Hoenn's name signifies "abundant relations" (豊縁 hōen), as a common theme in this region is the relationships forged between Pokémon and people.HIDDEN POWER of masuda, No. 15 (Japanese) / (English)
===Design concept===
The Hoenn region is based on the real-world Japanese main island of , rotated 90° counterclockwise. Junichi Masuda stated that the reason Kyushu was rotated 90° to create Hoenn was to increase playability. According to the Pokémon Omega Ruby & Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: Super Music Collection, Masuda further clarifies that this choice was related to the horizontal display of the new Game Boy Advance screen.
==History==
===Dated history===
* 2,000 years prior to the events of : 
** The region is plagued by meteor showers, which turns the homeplace of the Draconid people into Meteor Falls.
** Overflowed with natural energy, Primal and Primal awakened and fought over it. They ravaged the earth and were only defeated and put to slumber by after the Draconids summoned it through a wish on a meteor. The people of Hoenn then began to revere Rayquaza as their savior.
* 1,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: 
** The former king of Kalos, AZ travelled to Hoenn and planted a tree in front of the Cave of Origin's entrace.
** A primal energy-filled meteor struck the region, creating a gigantic crater where Sootopolis City will be built in. Groudon and Kyogre reawakened to fight over primal energy once again. The people of Hoenn wished on Rayquaza to save them once again, and using using a meteorite, Rayquaza performed the world's first Mega Evolution, defeated the two, took away their Primal states, and forced them back to sleep. Afterwards, the Sky Pillar was built in Rayquaza's honor and the Draconids promised to pass down the prophecy that in 1,000 years the meteor would return
* 40 years prior to the events of , is discovered at the site of a meteor strike.
===Undated history===
* At the beginning of the Pokémon world:
** Primal and Primal are formed by the natural energy in the region and then proceed to fill the sea and create land, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. This battle continues until quells it, causing Kyogre and Groudon to retreat to special caverns, where they rest in for years. 
** The Red and Blue Orbs are created to prevent the reawakening of Kyogre and Groudon, and are left at Mt. Pyre for safekeeping.
===Contemporary history===
/ moved to Littleroot Town in Hoenn from Johto. May/Brendan encountered May/Brendan, competing with Brendan/May to complete the Pokédex. Brendan/May saved Professor Birch from a Poochyena/Zigzagoon with a , , or from Professor Birch's bag; as a reward for saving him, he gave Brendan/May a Pokédex and allowed them to keep the Pokémon that they used to save him. Brendan/May traveled across Hoenn, occasionally encountering and defeating Team Aqua and Team Magma. Team Magma and/or Team Aqua successfully awakened and/or , which caused the region of Hoenn to be plagued by , or a strange mixture of both. However, Brendan/May successfully calmed the weather Pokémon when they defeated it or summoned to calm them. Brendan/May then proceeded to beat the Pokémon League and become the Champion, and was invited to compete in the .
Upon becoming the Champion, a meteor changed course towards Hoenn. May's/Brendan's, Wally's, and Archie's/Maxie's Key Stones were stolen by Zinnia in an attempt to summon to avert the crisis. Brendan/May encountered Zinnia at Sky Pillar and successfully summoned Rayquaza. Brendan/May gave Rayquaza the power to Mega Evolve and it destroyed the meteor.
==Geography==
===Environment===
The Hoenn region is a group of islands that boasts many dramatic environments from rainforests to deserts, but its most striking feature is its abundance of water, a strong contrast to other core series regions, especially Sinnoh. Much of the region is covered in water, almost equal in size to the mainland, exemplifying the theme of the games. There are several large and populated islands off the mainland only accessible via water routes, many of which are deep enough for .
Much of the interior area is forested or mountainous, so most notable cities are found on the coastline. People who live in towns and villages in the mountain areas must adapt to the harsh environment. An extreme example of this is the inhabitants of Fortree City, who live in tree houses. This is in stark contrast to other regions in the Pokémon world, as noted by in Pokémon Adventures, who preferred Johto's many modernized cities to the wilderness and countryside in Hoenn. Hoenn has one active volcano, Mt. Chimney, in the northwest of the region. The ash from Mt. Chimney regularly falls on the nearby towns and routes. On the opposite side of the Hoenn region lies the volcanic/impact crater which Sootopolis City was built in.
Some of Hoenn's newly discovered Pokémon strongly reflect the influence of the primarily tropical environment.
===Climate===
Hoenn seems to have a warmer climate than other regions, similar to an equatorial climate. This may mean that Hoenn is located closer to the equator than the other regions.
The mainland experiences a wide variety of weather across its breadth. Ashes constantly fall around Mt. Chimney in the northwest. Constant, extreme s afflict the arid desert near its center. Frequent falls on the mainland's northeastern areas, nourishing the rainforests and that grow there.
===Demographics===
The towns, cities, and areas of the Hoenn region's total population in is 598. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the total population of Hoenn's towns, cities, and areas is 694. Upon its introduction in Generation III, it was the largest region by population. As of Generation VIII, it is the sixth largest region by population.
===Notable locations===
Hoenn has sixteen cities and towns, including a . Since the majority of the cities and towns of Hoenn are immersed into nature, there aren't many large cities comparable to Unova's Castelia City or Kalos's Lumiose City, with the largest city being Lilycove City/Mauville City.
The Hoenn region has 34 different routes, which are passages permitting Trainers to travel from one location to the next with relative ease. Much like Sinnoh after it, Hoenn's routes are numbered so that they don't follow sequence directly from previously-known regions' routes. Routes in Hoenn are numbered from to . Compared to other regions, Hoenn features an abundance of sea routes. This gives the impression that the Hoenn region is half-water and half-land, which references the battle of Groudon and Kyogre.
The Hoenn region is unique and famous for its tropical-like environments. The region does not feature a true mountain range like in Sinnoh and other regions. Hoenn introduced many new natural environments including a volcano, a jungle, a beach, a desert, and many more. The Hoenn region also introduced the idea of routes with differing weather, including constant rainfall, thunderstorms, falling ash, and rays of sunlight.
====Settlements====
Map	Name 	Population	Description
 	Littleroot Town 	10 	Basking amid vibrant nature, this simple town is not shaded with any one hue.
 	Oldale Town 	14 	A town where the contrast between colorful flowers and deep, verdant forests is most beautiful.
 	Petalburg City 	26 	A whiff of salt is always in the air in this city, which is skirted by the ocean shore.
 	Rustboro City 	63 	This city is the main hub of industry in the Hoenn region, with the Devon Corporation as its beating heart.
 	Dewford Town 	26 	New trends are always the rage among the inhabitants of this small island town.
 	Slateport City 	79 	People from many different regions gather and mingle in this bustling port city.
 	Mauville City 	148 	This large city is located in the heart of the Hoenn region, at the crossroads of its nostalgic past and new technology.
 	Verdanturf Town 	27 	Thanks to the prevailing wind pattern, this town is always kept clear of falling volcanic ash.
 	Fallarbor Town 	26 	A town formed by scholars who gather to research meteorites.
 	Lavaridge Town 	27 	A popular spot in the Hoenn region, thanks to its hot springs, said to cure any ailment.
 	Fortree City 	37 	The people and the Pokémon of this city follow nature's cues to rise each morning and end each day.
 	Lilycove City 	106 	This tourist destination is undergoing a revival, thanks to the popularity of its Pokémon Contest Spectaculars.
 	Mossdeep City 	45 	Research is underway day and night in this city, all in the hope of understanding the distant reaches of space.
 	Sootopolis City 	42 	This city, which rises from the crater of a great meteoroid crash, can only be reached through the sea or from the sky.
 	Pacifidlog Town 	18 	This town first came into being as a floating storehouse used by people living on the ocean's surface.
 	Ever Grande City	 	This city is blanketed in a profusion of colorful blooms. It plays host to the grand Pokémon League. (Ever Grande City)A revered site that can only be visited by those Trainers who have dominated every last Pokémon Gym. ()
====Landmarks====
* Petalburg Woods
* Rusturf Tunnel
* Granite Cave
* New Mauville
* Mt. Chimney
* Cave of Origin
* Scorched Slab
* 
* Seafloor Cavern
* Sealed Chamber
* Southern Island
* Meteor Falls
* Shoal Cave
* Mt. Pyre
* Jagged Pass
* Sky Pillar
* Island Cave
* Desert Ruins
* Ancient Tomb
* Team Magma Hideout/Team Aqua Hideout
====Routes====
Routes in Hoenn are numbered as -, breaking the former pattern set up by Kanto and Johto. This is presumably to discourage the idea of being able to travel back to either region after completion of the game, as was done in Generation II and as a mirror of the fact that Japan's road system possesses a similar gap. Some of the routes have differing weather depending on the day they are traveled on.
====Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald–exclusive====
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald:
* Abandoned Ship
====Emerald-exclusive====
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Emerald:
* Mirage Tower
* Magma Hideout (Jagged Pass)
* Desert Underpass
* Trainer Hill
* 
* Artisan Cave
* Altering Cave
* Marine Cave
* Terra Cave
====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire–exclusive====
These areas can only be found in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:
* Sea Mauville
* Secret Islet
* Secret Meadow
* Secret Shore
* Battle Resort
====Pokéwalker–exclusive====
These areas can only be found in the Pokéwalker:
* 
* 
====Animated series-exclusive====
Picture	Location 	Description
 	A-B-C Islands 	The A-B-C Islands are a group of three islands off the coast of Hoenn. Island A has a Pokémon Center and a school. Island B has Deep Sea Scales. Island C has Deep Sea Teeth. There are two rivaling groups on the island. One group believes are stronger. The other believes are stronger. The A-B-C Islands appear in The Evolutionary War!.
 	 	An unofficial Gym near Petalburg Woods run by .
 	 	Hidden ruins located on Kirikiri Mountain that belonged to an ancient civilization that worshipped .
 	Banana Slakoth Garden 	Banana Slakoth Garden is a jungle-like reserve for wild . It is a tourist attraction and it is owned by Marcel. It is located near Lilycove City. It appeared in The Garden of Eatin'.
 	Bomba Island 	Bomba Island is where Pokémon battle judges are trained and is home to the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute. It was first featured in the episode Judgment Day!.
 	Crossgate Town 	Crossgate Town is located between Petalburg City and Fortree City. The town is famous for its powerful tornadoes and its annual PokéRinger Tournament which attracts people from all around with Pokémon to compete and try to become an honorary citizen.
 	Donto Island 	Donto Island is located near Pacifidlog Town and it is home to many . It appeared in Date Expectations!.
 	Foothill Town 	Foothill Town is a small village located between Mauville City and Verdanturf Town with no Pokémon Center. Instead, it has a Pokémon Clinic, which is run by Dr. Abby, a specializing in natural medicine who is also a Top Coordinator.
 	Forbidden Forest 	Forbidden Forest is a reserve. Humans are not allowed in the forest because a long time ago, too many people came to catch the Grass Pokémon that live there so they became hostile towards humans. A is the 'boss' of the forest.
 	Forina 	Forina is a cavernous valley located west of Mt. Chimney in central Hoenn. It is home to many rare wild Pokémon and has shrubs and pillar-like rock formations. hibernates for a millennium beneath the valley between the periods it is awakened. Forina appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker.
 	Giban Island 	An island located somewhere between Sootopolis City and . Kimmy Shoney and his parents Korban and Harmony live here.
 	Izabe Island 	Izabe Island is a large island between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. It contains a variety of environments, from deserts to snow-covered mountains. There is a rock formation at the highest peak known as Square Top.
 	Izabe Lake 	It is a large lake located near the Valley of Destruction on Izabe Island. A that threatens to destroy the island is sealed inside a stone within Izabe Lake.
 	Kirikiri Mountain 	Kirikiri Mountain is located between Petalburg City and Fortree City. A cave on the mountain was once home to an ancient civilization.
 	Lake May 	Lake May is a large lake located between Mauville City and Fallarbor Town.
 	LaRousse City 	LaRousse City is the setting for Destiny Deoxys. It is a technologically advanced city and its main attraction is the Battle Tower.
 	Maisie Island 	Maisie Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City.
 	Mirage Kingdom 	Mirage Kingdom is located somewhere beyond a large desert. It is ruled by a king and queen. The Mirage Kingdom worships , and even contains a Togepi Temple. The only way one can claim the throne is with a Togepi.
 	Misty Village 	A small, largely agricultural town located between Slateport City and Mauville City, whose people are responsible for protecting the historic Mountain Lighthouse and its precious light stone.
 	Monsu Island 	Monsu Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City. Monsu Island is the location of both bases of Team Magma and Team Aqua.
 	 	A lighthouse in the foggy mountains between Slateport City and Mauville City. It helps people guide through the mountains and its source of light is known as the light stone, which uses electricity to create a bright light.
 	Muscle Island 	Muscle Island is located between Lilycove City and Mossdeep City. The island is most famous for its bodybuilders and people interested in getting into shape. The unique part about the island is that they use Pokémon to help them accomplish this in addition to regular exercise equipment.
 	North Petalburg 	North Petalburg is located just north of Petalburg City. The city doesn't appear to be any different than any other at first glance. However, the entire city is obsessed with the Petalburg Gym Leader Norman.
 	Oldale Ruins 	Oldale Ruins is a group of ruins near Oldale Town. Professor Alden studied the ruins and Team Magma forced the professor to help them explore the ruins using the four keys. The Ruins were featured in A Ruin with a View.
 	 	The Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute is the -leading school for battle judges. It is located on Bomba Island.
 	Purika City 	Purika City is located between Sootopolis City and Mossdeep City, on Izabe Island, and is famous for its Pokémon Contests. It is where won her fourth Ribbon.
 	Rinshin Town 	Rinshin Town is located between Petalburg Woods and Rustboro City. It appeared in Taming of the Shroomish.
 	Riyado Town 	Riyado Town is located on Izabe Island, between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. The town is home to and his brother .
 	Rubello Town 	Rubello Town is located in between Petalburg City and Fortree City. The town is most famous for its Contest Hall, which hosts R1 Pokémon Contests, which can only be entered by s who have earned at least one Ribbon.
 	S.S. St. Flower 	A luxury cruise liner that sails in the Hoenn region, often stopping at the site of the Hoenn Grand Festival.
 	Shroomish Forest 	Shroomish Forest is home to a large number of and .
 	South City 	The hometown of Sid, Rafe, Audrey and Kathryn. It has a monorail which connects it to LaRousse City.
 	 	This uniquely shaped mountain is the highest peak on Izabe Island and also marks the center of territory.
 	 	The Green Lodge is an abandoned mansion in the middle of the booming metropolis of Rinshin Town. intends on tearing down the property to make way for a forest park for the resident to enjoy.
 	The Greenhouse 	A Pokémon aromatherapy laboratory located between Mauville City and Fallarbor Town which is led by Eliza. It is the location where her .
 	Togepi Paradise 	Togepi Paradise is the home for that the people of the Mirage Kingdom worship. It can only be ruled by a person with pure heart. This paradise is currently protected by Misty's Togetic.
 	Trapinch underground labyrinth	The Trapinch underground labyrinth is a giant nest comprising of many tunnels and a large underground lake. It is largely inaccessible and is a hidden location on Izabe Island, known by few people like .
 	Valley of Steel 	The Valley of Steel is located between Lavaridge Town and Mauville City and is inhabited by many . It is the location where his .
 	Volley Town 	Volley Town is located between the Weather Institute and Lilycove City.
 	Wailmer Island 	Wailmer Island is located somewhere off the coast of Hoenn. It's surrounded by dangerous whirlpools. It has one known inhabitant, Robin. A group of live around it.
 	Wales Island 	Wales Island is located somewhere between Mossdeep City and Sootopolis City. It is actually home to Professor Proctor and his wife, Annie. Together, they resurrected several Fossil .
 	Wazoo Island 	Wazoo Island is located between and Mossdeep City. Legend has it that one hundred years ago, a cargo ship called King Neptune was caught into a typhoon and sank, near Wazoo Island carrying Green Shards.
====Manga-exclusive====
Picture	Location 	Manga 	Description
 	Meteor Village	Pokémon Adventures	A village located within Meteor Falls and home to the Draconid people.
====Mentioned only====
Name 	Notes
Cerosi Town	Mentioned in A Cacturne for the Worse, Beg, Burrow and Steal, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!, and Do I Hear a Ralts?. Located on Izabe Island. It has ferry services to Sootopolis City.
===Appearance===
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==Hoenn League==
===Gym Leaders===
				
				
				
===Elite Four and Champion===
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==Battle Frontier==
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==Trivia==
* Hoenn has the most routes of any region, with a total of 34.
* Hoenn is the only region with:
** A Game Corner and department store that are not in the same city. The Mauville Game Corner is located in Mauville City, whereas the Lilycove Department Store is located in Lilycove City.
** Gyms in which all Badges have the same English and Japanese names.
** A father for the player character that can be encountered.
** Neither nor any of its evolved forms in its Regional Pokédex.
* The of Hoenn is "Hoennian", as revealed in the Official Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Guide.
==In other languages==
Language 	Name 	Origin
German, Spanish,French, Italian,Indonesian, Vietnamese	Hoenn 	From its Japanese and English name
Korean 	호연 Hoyeon 	Transcription of its Japanese name with 연 (緣) yeon being derived from the Japanese 豊縁 hōen
Chinese () 	豐緣 / 丰缘 Fēngyuán 	From its Japanese name. Formed with 豐 / 丰 fēng (abundant) and 緣 / 缘 yuán (affinity).
Chinese () 	芳緣 / 芳缘 Fāngyuán 	From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 hōen (fragrant relations)
Chinese () 	豐緣 Fūngyùhn 	From its Japanese name. Formed with 豐 fūng (abundant) and 緣 yùhn (affinity).
Chinese () 	芳緣 Fōngyùhn 	From the alternative reading of its Japanese name as 芳縁 hōen (fragrant relations)
Hindi 	होएन Hoenn 	Transcription of its English name
Russian 	Хоэнн KhoennХоенн Khoyenn	Transcription of its English name
Tamil 	ஹோயென் Hoenn 	Transcription of its English name
Telugu 	హొయెన్ Hoenn 	Transcription of its English name
Thai 	โฮเอ็น Hoenn 	Transcription of its Japanese name
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