Hoenn Region

Set across vast seas and volcanic highlands, Hoenn is all about exploration. Secret Bases, Pokémon Contests, and the land–sea clash between Team Magma and Team Aqua define a journey that dives underwater, scales Mt. Chimney, and ends beneath the skies where Rayquaza watches over the region.

Generation
III (Pokédex #252–386)
Games
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald • Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Professor
Professor Birch
Champion
Steven Stone (Emerald: Wallace)

Overview

Hoenn is a nature-forward region dotted with coral coasts, rainforests, and an active volcano. Trainers begin in Littleroot Town, trek through Petalburg Woods, and unlock surfing and diving to navigate currents and underwater caves. Abilities and Natures debuted here, deepening team-building strategy alongside the revamped PokéNav and Contest circuits.

Key Cities & Towns

  • Littleroot Town
  • Oldale Town
  • Petalburg City
  • Rustboro City
  • Dewford Town
  • Slateport City
  • Mauville City
  • Verdanturf Town
  • Fallarbor Town
  • Lavaridge Town
  • Fortree City
  • Lilycove City
  • Mossdeep City
  • Sootopolis City
  • Pacifidlog Town
  • Ever Grande City

Gym Leaders

  • Roxanne
    Rock – Rustboro City
  • Brawly
    Fighting – Dewford Town
  • Wattson
    Electric – Mauville City
  • Flannery
    Fire – Lavaridge Town
  • Norman
    Normal – Petalburg City
  • Winona
    Flying – Fortree City
  • Tate & Liza
    Psychic – Mossdeep City
  • Wallace/Juan
    Water – Sootopolis City

Starter Pokémon

  • Treecko (Grass)
  • Torchic (Fire)
  • Mudkip (Water)

Legendary & Mythical

  • Groudon • Kyogre • Rayquaza
  • Latias • Latios
  • Regirock • Regice • Registeel
  • Jirachi • Deoxys (Mythical)

Notable Routes & Landmarks

  • Mt. Chimney & Jagged Pass
  • Meteor Falls & Shoal Cave
  • Seafloor Cavern (Aqua/Magma)
  • Sky Pillar (Rayquaza)
  • Safari Zone & Secret Base sites
  • Routes 132–134 ocean currents
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