Sinnoh 5108869 225633489 2008-07-14T17:32:55Z Urutapu 1078761 Revert to revision 225596944 dated 2008-07-14 14:03:02 by Artichoker using [[:en:Wikipedia:Tools/Navigation_popups|popups]] [[Image:Shin'ou Region.jpg|thumb|right|The Sinnoh region, introduced in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'']], is loosely based on the geographical aspects of [[Hokkaidō]]]] <!-- Commented out because image was deleted: [[Image:N06 0515 dpscr04.jpg|thumb|right|An in-game screenshot of the male protagonist outside of his house in Twinleaf Town.]] --> {{nihongo|'''Sinnoh'''<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=Sw8fLPiPMydfaiwZREgJ2N6Q-wwFePWC Nintendo.com] Retrieved on 2007-02-24.</ref><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/#diamondandpearl_2 Pokémon.com] "The Land of Sinnoh" Retrieved on 2007-02-24.</ref>|シンオウ地方|Shin'ō-chihō}} is a [[Pokémon regions|Pokémon region]] in the [[fictional universe]] of ''[[Pokémon]]'', and is the setting of the [[Nintendo DS]] [[Pokémon (video games)|games]] ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Pearl]]''. Sinnoh, like Pokémon regions in previous games, features a broad range of environments for the player to explore. The region is [[mountain]]ous and [[temperate]], and features, for the first time in a ''Pokémon'' [[console role-playing game|RPG]], [[snow]]y routes. While this region's location with relation to other regions portrayed in the franchise is unknown, [[Ash Ketchum]] refers to Sinnoh as an island during the English dub of the last episode of season 9 of the [[Pokémon (anime)|anime]], while [[Professor Oak]] mentions that it's located to the north of the [[Kanto (Pokémon)|Kanto]]/[[Johto]] landmass. The in-game map shows that the region consists of about 70% land and 30% water. Sinnoh has four lakes, each of which houses a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Lake Acuity houses [[Uxie]], Lake Valor houses [[Azelf]], Lake Verity houses [[Mesprit]],<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 189-181</ref> and the secret Sendoff Spring houses [[Giratina]] inside Turnback Cave. Sinnoh is based on the geography of the [[Japan]]ese island of [[Hokkaidō]], the southern half of the [[Russia]]n island of [[Sakhalin]], and the [[Kuril Islands dispute|disputed]] island of [[Kunashir Island|Kunashir]]. Sinnoh features an extensive underground area called The Underground. In this area a player can dig for stones, items, and spheres which can be exchanged for items with underground [[barter]]ers. The player can also use DS Wireless Communication to compete with players within the area to a game of [[capture the flag]]. The [[List of Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl episodes|''Diamond and Pearl'' season]] of the anime is set in Sinnoh. {{TOCright}} ==Cities and towns== ===Twinleaf Town=== {{nihongo|'''Twinleaf Town'''|フタバタウン|Futaba Taun|'''Futaba Town''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a town southwest of [[#Sandgem Town|Sandgem Town]] and southeast of Lake Verity. It is home to the protagonists, the player and his or her rival.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 40-42</ref> ===Sandgem Town=== {{nihongo|'''Sandgem Town'''|マサゴタウン|Masago Taun|'''Masago Town''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} features the game's first [[Pokémon Center]] and Pokémart. It also houses the laboratory of [[Professor Rowan]], an accomplished professor whose expertise concerns Pokémon and his assistant Dawn or Lucas.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 48-49</ref> ===Jubilife City=== {{nihongo|'''Jubilife City'''|コトブキシティ|Kotobukit Shiti|'''Kotobuki City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} houses a [[television station]]; the Trainer's School; the Pokétch Company, which makes the [[Pokémon game mechanics#Fourth generation|Pokétch]]; and the [[Pokémon game mechanics#Global Trade Station|Global Trade Station]], which allows for trading over the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. The city is based on the Japanese city of [[Sapporo]].<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 56-59</ref> ===Oreburgh City=== {{nihongo|'''Oreburgh City'''|クロガネシテ|Kurogane Shiti|'''Kurogane City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is home to the Oreburgh Mine and the Mining Museum. It is also the location of the first [[Pokémon game mechanics#Pokémon Gyms|Gym]] and its leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Roark]], who trains mainly [[Pokémon types#Rock-type|Rock-type]] Pokémon.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 64-67</ref> ===Floaroma Town=== {{nihongo|'''Floaroma Town'''|ソノオタウン|Sonō Taun|'''Sonō Town''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a flower-loving city with a [[Pokémon game mechanics#Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest]] hall and the Pick a Peck of Colors Flower Shop, where one can purchase Pokémon accessories.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 76-79</ref> ===Eterna City=== {{nihongo|'''Eterna City'''|ハクタイシティ|Hakutai Shiti|'''Hakutai City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is home to the second Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Gardenia|Gardenia]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Grass-type|Grass-type]] Pokémon, as well as a Bicycle Shop and a [[Team Galactic]] building. The ''Underground Man'' also lives in Eterna City, and he will give the player the Explorer Kit, allowing the player to enter the Underground.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 90-93</ref> ===Veilstone City=== {{nihongo|'''Veilstone City'''|トバリシティ|Tobari Shiti|'''Tobari City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is home to the third Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Maylene|Maylene]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Fighting-type|Fighting-type]] Pokémon, as well as a Department Store, Game Corner, and [[Team Galactic]]'s official Regional Headquarters and Warehouse.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 131-134</ref> In the anime, it is the hometown of [[List of Pokémon anime characters#Paul|Paul]], one of the rivals of [[Ash Ketchum]]. ===Pastoria City=== {{nihongo|'''Pastoria City'''|ノモセシティ|Nomose Shiti|'''Nomose City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is home to the fourth Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Wake|Wake]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Water-type]] Pokémon, as well as the Great Marsh, Diamond and Pearl's equivalent of the [[Safari Zone]].<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 146-148</ref> ===Celestic Town=== {{nihongo|'''Celestic Town'''|カンナギタウン|Kannagi Taun|'''Kannagi Town''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a small town next to [[#Eterna City|Eterna City]], home to an ancient temple honoring the Legendary Pokémon [[Uxie]], [[Mesprit]], [[Azelf]], [[Dialga]], and [[Palkia]]. Celestic Town also happens to be the hometown of the current Sinnoh Region Pokémon League Champion, [[List of Elite Four members#Cynthia|Cynthia]].<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 156-158</ref> ===Hearthome City=== {{nihongo|'''Hearthome City'''|ヨスガシティ|Yosuga Shiti|'''Yosuga City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is home to the fifth Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Fantina|Fantina]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Ghost-type|Ghost-type]] Pokémon, as well as a Contest hall. It also has Amity Square, in which one can take walks with certain species of Pokémon.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 110-114</ref> ===Canalave City=== {{nihongo|'''Canalave City'''|ミオシティ|Mio Shiti|'''Mio City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a port city, home to the sixth Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Byron|Byron]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Steel-type|Steel-type]] Pokémon. Canalave City has a ship which the player can board to Iron Island, an island off Sinnoh.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 160-163</ref> The city also houses the Harbor Inn, which the player must access to capture [[Darkrai]] via an event. ===Solaceon Town=== {{nihongo|'''Solaceon Town'''|ズイタウン|Zui Taun|'''Zui Town''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is home to a Day-care Center. Nearby is the Solaceon Ruins, which contain the [[Unown]].<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 120-124</ref> ===Snowpoint City=== {{nihongo|'''Snowpoint City'''|キッサキシティ|Kissaki Shiti|'''Kissaki City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is an eternally snowing city, home to the seventh Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Candice|Candice]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Ice-type|Ice-type]] Pokémon. Also located there is the Snowpoint Temple containing the [[Legendary Pokémon]] [[Regigigas]].<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 176-179</ref> ===Sunyshore City=== {{nihongo|'''Sunyshore City'''|ナギサシティ|Nagisa Shiti|'''Nagisa City''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a city powered by [[solar cell]]s, and home to the eighth Gym Leader, [[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders#Volkner|Volkner]], who uses [[Pokémon types#Electric-type|Electric-type]] Pokémon. A market for buying seals that can be placed on [[Poké Balls]], and a lighthouse that overlooks the [[Pokémon League]] are also found there. The city experiences a crippling blackout until the player engages Team Galactic and Dialga or Palkia at Spear Pillar.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 194-196</ref> ===Pokémon League=== The {{nihongo|'''Pokémon League'''|ポケモンリーグ|Pokemon Rīgu}} Headquarters is portrayed as a castle at the top of a large waterfall in ''Diamond'' and ''Pearl''.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 203-207</ref> ==Other areas== ===Old Chateau=== The {{nihongo|'''Old Chateau'''|もりのようかん|Mori no Youkan|'''Forest Manor''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a crumbling haunted mansion in Eterna Forest, filled with [[Pokémon types#Ghost-type|Ghost-type]] Pokémon. The player can acquire [[Rotom]] here after a certain time in the night by conversing with the TV set. There are also several ghosts of humans which appear on occasion, although they can not be interacted with.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 86-88</ref> ===Mt. Coronet=== {{nihongo|'''Mt. Coronet'''|テンガンざん|Tengan-zan|'''Mt. Tengan''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is the tallest mountain in Sinnoh, dividing it in half. Notable features include the Spear Pillar, where the [[legendary Pokémon]] [[Palkia]] or [[Dialga]] (depending on the version being played) is located. This is also where the climax of the plot happens, and the player must battle the Team Galactic Administrators and then their Leader.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 184-188</ref> In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], the Spear Pillar is one of the stages. Dialga, Palkia, or even [[Cresselia]] may appear on a platform in the center of the battle field and perform attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/stages/stage29.html|title=Nintendo Profile of Super Smash Brothers Stage, ''Spear Pillar''}}</ref> ===Great Marsh=== The {{nihongo|'''Great Marsh'''|だいしつげん|Dai Shitsugen|'''Great Marsh''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}}, located in [[#Pastoria City|Pastoria City]], is where the Safari Game is held.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 147-148</ref> ===Pokémon Mansion=== The {{nihongo|'''Pokémon Mansion'''|ポケモンやしき}} is a large mansion with a trophy garden in the back. The player may talk to the owner who will determine which Pokémon appear in the garden on that day.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 152-154</ref> ===Iron Island=== {{nihongo|'''Iron Island'''|こうてつじま|Kōtetsu-jima|'''Steel Island''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is the training place for the people of Canalave City's Gym.<ref>Official Pokémon Scenario Guide Diamond and Pearl version p. 164-166</ref> ===Fullmoon Island=== {{nihongo|'''Fullmoon Island'''|まんげつじま|Mangetsu-jima}} is home to the Legendary Pokémon [[Cresselia]]. It flees after the player encounters it. ===Turnback Cave=== {{nihongo|'''Turnback Cave'''|もどりのどうくつ|Modori no Doukutsu|'''Recovery Cave''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is at the center of Sendoff Spring, the fourth lake of Sinnoh that was hidden long ago. It leads into an alternate dimension, where [[Giratina]] is housed. ===Newmoon Island=== {{nihongo|'''Newmoon Island'''|しんげつじま|Shingetsu-jima}} is home to the Legendary Pokémon [[Darkrai]], but can only be reached through a [[Nintendo event]]. ===Flower Paradise=== The {{nihongo|'''Flower Paradise'''|はなのらくえん|Hana no Rakuen}} is accessed with a special item which must be obtained through a Nintendo event. [[Shaymin]] is available here. ===Hall of Origin=== The {{nihongo|'''Hall of Origin'''|はじまりのま|Hajimari no Ma|}} is accessed with a special item which must be obtained through a Nintendo event. [[Arceus]] resides here. ===Battle Zone=== The {{nihongo|'''Battle Zone'''|バトルゾーン|Batoru Zōn}} is an island off the northeast of mainland Sinnoh and is home to the Battle Tower. Similarly to ''Pokémon Emerald'', Battle Points are won from battles and can be exchanged for prizes. The Battle Zone houses four important locations: {{nihongo|'''Stark Mountain'''|ハードマウンテン|Hādo Maunten|'''Hard Mountain''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}}, in which the player can find the Legendary Pokémon [[Heatran]], and three specific areas, the {{nihongo|'''Fight Area'''|ファイトエリア|Faito Eria}}, the {{nihongo|'''Survival Area'''|サバイバルエリア|Sabaibaru Eria}} and the {{nihongo|'''Resort Area'''|リゾートエリア|Rizōto Eria}}. ===Alamos Town=== {{nihongo|'''Alamos Town'''|アラモスタウン|Aramosu Taun|'''Aramos Town''' in original [[Japanese language]] versions}} is a town in the Sinnoh Region that appears in the movie ''[[Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai]]''. In the town there is the {{nihongo|Space-Time Tower|時空の塔|Jikū no Tō}} where [[Darkrai]] appears. ==See also== *[[List of Sinnoh Gym Leaders]] *[[List of Elite Four members#Sinnoh members|List of Sinnoh Elite Four members]] *[[Team Galactic]] == References == {{reflist|2}} {{Pokémon locations}} [[Category:Pokémon locations]] [[es:Sinnoh]] [[fr:Sinnoh]] [[it:Sinnoh]] [[nl:Sinnoh]] [[pt:Sinnoh]]