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Galar (Japanese: ガラル地方 Galar-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Sword and Shield. It was the eighth core series region to be introduced.

Etymology and design concept

Etymology

Galar may have been derived from gallant, gala (a special occasion), or Galahad. It can also come from an anagram of San-Graal, the French name of the Holy Grail.

Design concept

Galar is based on the United Kingdom,[1] with the region focusing heavily on the island of Great Britain, flipped upside-down as if being viewed from the north. The main region itself is based mostly on England and to a lesser extent Wales, while the Crown Tundra is based on Scotland. The Isle of Armor is based on the Isle of Man, which is a self-governing crown dependency of the United Kingdom.[2]

History

20,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a meteorite containing Eternatus fell.

c. 3,000 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, a black storm called the Darkest Day occurred and was stopped by Zacian and Zamazenta.

50 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Mustard defeated Opal and went on to become Galar's Champion, holding the position for 18 years. After retiring from the Pokémon League and traveling the world, Mustard returned to Galar, bought an island, named it the "Isle of Armor", and founded the Master Dojo.

Contemporary history

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Sword and Shield

Victor/Gloria and Hop receive their starter Pokémon from Leon, the undefeated Champion, and meet a mysterious Pokémon in the Slumbering Weald. The two receive Pokédexes from Sonia, Dynamax Bands from Professor Magnolia, and endorsements from Leon to enter the Gym Challenge. They head on an adventure traveling across Galar challenging Gyms in order to earn eight Badges to enter the Champion Cup. Over the course of their journey, they encounter a group called Team Yell, whose members support Marnie in the Gym Challenge. They also encounter another group called Macro Cosmos, a conglomerate led by Rose, who has endorsed his ward Bede in the Gym Challenge. During the Champion Cup in Wyndon Stadium, Rose interrupts the Championship Match by reawakening Eternatus and bringing about the Darkest Day in an attempt to provide energy for the Galar region in 1,000 years. Victor/Gloria and Hop find a Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield and head to the Energy Plant in Hammerlocke, where they battle Rose and summon Zacian and Zamazenta. After defeating it, Victor/Gloria manages to catch Eternatus and returns to Wyndon to defeat Leon in the Championship Match, becoming the new Champion of Galar.

The Isle of Armor

Cities, routes, and other locations

Galar has 11 cities and towns. Like in Unova, Kalos, and Alola, the routes of Galar start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 10 routes in total.

In the anime, it was revealed Galar is far enough away from Kanto (and presumably Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh) to require flying between the two locations via airplane.

Demographics

The Galar region has a total population of 727, including all towns, cities, and other areas.

Cities and towns

Map City/Town Population Description Postwick 5 A farming town since days of old, where people and their Pokémon live in close harmony. Wedgehurst 31 Our quiet borough is home to the esteemed Pokémon Research Lab. Motostoke 120 An industrial city studded with steam-powered marvels of modern engineering. Turffield 36 A town nestled within the nurturing bowl of our many terraced farming fields. Hulbury 54 A bustling seaport that many visit to see its lively market stalls and famed restaurant. Hammerlocke 102 A city of great history, living and thriving within castle walls that date back to the middle ages. Stow-on-Side 44 A vibrant town that has grown up around an ancient mural tucked away in the mountains. Ballonlea 31 A charming town where the people make their homes among the trunks of the towering trees. Circhester 97 Buildings from an age long gone still stand about the steaming hot spring that covers the town. Spikemuth 29 This rocking town has a punk vibe and streets crammed with shops lined up cheek by jowl. Wyndon 157 This booming metropolis was designed and developed by our very own Chairman Rose.

Landmarks

Geography

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Appearance

In-game

Galar League

Main article: Galar League

The Galar League is the regional Pokémon League of the Galar region. Trainers who have received a letter of endorsement may compete in the Gym Challenge. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region, a Trainer may participate in the annual Champion Cup at Wyndon Stadium.

Gym Leaders

Champion Cup

Trivia

The adjectival form of Galar is "Galarian", as seen in the term Galarian Form.

Galar is the only core series region: To have all of its Gym Badges named after their respective Gym's type. To not have an "o" in its English name. To not have a Pokémon academy. To not have a Victory Road. To not have an Elite Four. A similar role is fulfilled by the Champion Cup. To contain no settlements that end in "City" or "Town" in their English names. The names of the cities and towns in Galar are centered around terminologies relating to sports. To introduce no Mythical Pokémon at the time of its release. To contain a single landmass the map of which does not fit on the screen. Previous regions with multiple maps either contained or were archipelagos. To introduce four fossils, the most of any region so far. Despite this, the region does not beat the record for most Fossil Pokémon introduced (five in Kanto) due to the Galarian Fossil Pokémon being unable to evolve. Also, for the first time, none of the introduced Fossil Pokémon are Rock type, capable of breeding, or have genders. To have two Gym Leaders resign from their posts over the course of a single game's plot. To not have an anime series solely dedicated to Ash Ketchum fully exploring the region in a journey. To not have a status-healing local specialty food item.

Galar is the first region to have a Dark-type Gym.

Galar has the fewest numbered routes of any core series region, with a total of ten.

In the anime, Galar is constantly depicted with a cloudy, gray sky.

See also

In other languages

Language Name Origin French, German,

Italian, Spanish Galar From its Japanese and English name Korean 가라르 Galar Transcription of its Japanese name Chinese ( Mandarin ) 伽勒爾 / 伽勒尔 Jiālè'ěr Transcription of its Japanese name Chinese ( Cantonese ) 伽勒爾 Gālahkyíh Mandarin-based transcription of its Japanese name Russian Галар Galar Transcription of its English name Thai กาลาร์ Galar Transcription of its Japanese name

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