Unova Region

A vibrant, modern region inspired by New York and its surroundings. Unova spotlights big-city energy, seasonal changes, and a character-driven story with N and Team Plasma—linking sweeping bridges, bustling avenues, and wild interiors like Chargestone Cave and Dragonspiral Tower.

Generation
V (Pokédex #494–649)
Games
Black, White • Black 2, White 2
Professor
Professor Juniper
Champion
Alder (B2W2: Iris)

Overview

Unova’s routes stretch from coastal hubs to industrial centers and ancient ruins, connected by sweeping bridges like Skyarrow and Driftveil. Seasons rotate every few in-game days, altering music, encounters, and even map access. Battle Subway, Join Avenue (B2W2), and the Pokémon World Tournament round out a region built for exploration and competition.

Key Cities & Towns

  • Nuvema Town
  • Accumula Town
  • Striaton City
  • Nacrene City
  • Castelia City
  • Nimbasa City
  • Driftveil City
  • Mistralton City
  • Icirrus City
  • Opelucid City
  • Aspertia City (B2W2)
  • Virbank City (B2W2)
  • Humilau City (B2W2)

Gym Leaders

  • Cilan/Chili/Cress
    Grass/Fire/Water – Striaton City (BW)
  • Lenora / Roxie / Cheren
    Normal – Nacrene (BW) / Poison – Virbank / Normal – Aspertia (B2W2)
  • Burgh
    Bug – Castelia City
  • Elesa
    Electric – Nimbasa City
  • Clay
    Ground – Driftveil City
  • Skyla
    Flying – Mistralton City
  • Brycen / Marlon
    Ice – Icirrus (BW) / Water – Humilau (B2W2)
  • Drayden / Iris
    Dragon – Opelucid City

Starter Pokémon

  • Snivy (Grass)
  • Tepig (Fire)
  • Oshawott (Water)

Legendary & Mythical

  • Reshiram • Zekrom • Kyurem
  • Tornadus • Thundurus • Landorus
  • Cobalion • Terrakion • Virizion • Keldeo
  • Victini • Meloetta • Genesect (Mythical)

Notable Routes & Landmarks

  • Skyarrow Bridge & Castelia City
  • Chargestone Cave (magnetic stones)
  • Dragonspiral Tower
  • Relic Castle & Desert Resort
  • Giant Chasm (Kyurem)
  • Battle Subway (Nimbasa) • Pokémon World Tournament (B2W2)
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