Pokémon Azure and Rose

**Pokémon Azure and Rose** (Japanese: **ポケットモンスターアズラとロズ** *Pocket Monsters Azure and Rose*) are dual version Pokémon games, and is the first Generation AN-I AN series game. Its third version is Pokémon Sage.

## Plot

**Spoiler warning:** the following text contains major story details.

Main article: Pokémon Azure and Rose/Plot

## Blurb

Welcome to the world of Pokémon!
You are about to go to the region of Verela.
This region is known for its lush and varied ecosystems.
In fact, more Pokémon have been discovered here than in any other known region!

Additionally, Verela has a rich ancient history that is still visible despite Paldean colonization.
In fact, some people may still want to exploit Verela's history for their own gains...
## Features

### Gameplay

* The game's style is similar to that of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions, with:
	+ The return of follower Pokémon.
	+ Music in the style of Pokémon Black and White Versions, where possible.
	+ A 2D map made from 3D renders, many of which are ripped difectly from HeartGold and SoulSilver or Black and White.
* Similar to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player receives a Rotom Phone to help with their journey. Like Scarlet and Violet, this is functionally the game's pause menu.

### Pokémon mechanics

* Z-Moves return, from Pokémon Sun and Moon.
* Dynamax returns, from Pokémon Sword and Shield, however it is only usable within Urdyno Volcano.
* Terastallization returns, from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
* 200 new Pokémon have been added with the Verela region.
* 21 new Verelan Form Pokémon have been added.
* Two new types have been added: Celestial and Glitch.
* Unlike prior games, Hidden Abilities are now considered a rare third Ability obtainable in the wild.
* Several Pokémon Evolution methods have been tweaked, largely due to the mechanics for such Evolution methods being either impossible or obtuse within the engine.

### Areas

* A brand new region, Verela, has been added.
* The Necrocrystal Ridge area contains the Ultra Beasts as well as Urdyno Volcano, the source of the space distortions in the area. Dynamax can be performed close to the volcano, and the caldera itself is a Max Lair.
* Parts of three prior regions are also explorable:
	+ Ancient Hisui, particularly the Crimson Mirelands area and Jubilife Village.
	+ Present Paldea, particularly the city of Mesagoza.
	+ Future Unova, particularly the city of Casteliopolis.

## Connectivity

Pokémon Azure and Pokémon Rose can interact with each other and Pokémon Sage through the Cable Club, which allows players to trade and battle between games of either version.

While these games cannot interact directly with any other games or with the first Pokémon Azure and Rose beta, the player may receive bonus items for having save files from these games on their system:

* Pokémon Azure and Rose (Beta 1)
* Pokémon Legends: The Darkest Day

## Staff

Main article: Staff of Pokémon Azure and Rose

## Development cycle

Main article: Pokémon Azure and Rose betas

## Gallery

### Logos

English Azure logoSpanish Azure logoEnglish Rose logoSpanish Rose logo
### Title screens

English Azure title screenAzureTitleEs.pngSpanish Azure title screenRoseTitle.pngEnglish Rose title screenRoseTitleEs.pngSpanish Rose title screen
## Trivia

* Since Pokémon Sun and Moon introduced them, **Pokémon Azure and Rose** would be the first games where a regional form is optional.
	+ However, Verela-born Togepi still uses a different evolution method to turn into Johtonian Togetic than those of other regions.

## References

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1. ↑ Pokémon.co.jp
2. ↑ Pokémon.com (US)
3. ↑ Pokémon.com (UK)