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Field Guide: The Okanagan Desert and Osoyoos - the only desert in Canada

Major Gyms

Osoyoos Ground-Type Gym - The only gym found in this semi-arid region, the Osoyoos Gym belongs to the Osoyoos Indian Band, a First Nations group that have lived in this region for centuries. This gym relies on a local Pokemon, the burrowing Rowlet, which have adapted ground-typing at the expense of their flying-type.

Where can I battle?

The gym is probably your best bet, but there’s plenty of trainers here, especially during tourist season. Check out Osoyoos Lake on the American border, and you’re likely to encounter trainers swimming, fishing, or kayaking who are ready to challenge you to a battle. Seniors form a large part of the town’s population, and many of them have had decades of experience, so come prepared or risk losing!

History

Inhabited by First Nations people for thousands of years, this unique shrubland ecosystem was first encountered by Europeans seeking furs, and later, gold. The nearby city of Osoyoos was settled by miners, and grew with the arrival of a railroad in the region. Today, the fascination of visiting the only desert in all of Canada attracts visitors to the region.

Common Pokemon

Rowlet, Dartrix, Decidueye

Salandit, Salazzle

Roggenrola, Boldore, Gigalith

Mudbray, Mudsdale

Zigzagoon, Linoone

Rare Pokemon

Absol

Rockruff, Lycanroc

Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard

Shuckle

Gligar, Gliscor

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Field Guide: Northern California

Major Gyms

Northern California is home to a ton of gyms, but here are some of the most significant!

San Francisco Fairy-Type Gym (California League, American League) - Located on an artificial island in San Francisco Bay, this nondescript gym is one of the toughest in the nation. With a famously difficult puzzle and infamously tough fairy-type Pokemon, this gym is sure to be a challenge!

San Francisco Ground-Type Gym - The oldest gym in San Francisco, this gym honors the city’s mining heritage by using an assortment of native Californian rock and ground-types. It’s a good gym for beginners to hone their skills. 

San Jose Electric-Type Gym (California League) - This gym is widely considered one of the most modern and technologically advanced in the country, and utilizes a large population of Rotom to make for a thrilling gym experience. 

Sacramento Bug-Type Gym (California League) - Located in Land Park, this bug-type gym is laid-back, without a formal gym building - all battles are outside. However, this makes it easy for new challengers to go up against, making it a popular choice for those starting their Pokemon journey. 

Oakland Grass-Type Gym - This small gym is one of the oldest in northern California, established in the 19th century. Its gym leader uses a Shiftry famous for its leaf storms and its ability to deal enormous damage, even to fire-types. 

Contest Halls

San Francisco Bay Contest Hall - As the only official contest hall in the Bay Area, this is one of the most frequented contest halls in the country. It’s themed after the elegant Primarina, and this Pokemon can often be seen lounging outside the building, soaking up the sun. 

Sacramento Contest Hall - The center of California’s contest circuit, this building is popular among beginners to contests. It’s themed after Ursaring, who features on California’s flag. 

Where can I battle?

Parks are the place to find northern California’s battles - whether urban parks or national parks, there’s sure to be plenty of trainers looking for a challenge! One popular place for both trainers and wild Pokemon is in the area’s redwood forests, iconic of the region. 

History

First extensively settled during the California Gold Rush, this region quickly rose to become one of the most important Pokemon centers in the entire United States. Today the San Francisco fairy gym is an integral part of the national league, while gyms like Sacramento and San Jose’s form a crucial part of the California League, widely considered the most competitive state league. 

Common Pokemon

Popplio, Brionne, Primarina

Oricorio

Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny

Cutiefly, Ribombee

Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone

Rare Pokemon

Teddiursa, Ursaring

Beldum, Metang, Metagross

Gligar, Gliscor

Rockruff, Lycanroc

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The Complete United States Pokedex

Froakie Frogadier Greninja Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Torchic Combusken Blaziken Tepig Pignite Emboar Charmander Charmeleon Charizard Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Popplio Brionne Primarina Turtwig Grotle Torterra Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Beldum Metang Metagross Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Axew Fraxure Haxorus Horsea Seadra Kingdra Shuckle Volbeat Illumise Surskit Masquerain Pineco Forretress Skorupi Drapion Combee Vespiquen Dewpider Araquanid Shellos Gastrodon Foongus Amoonguss Cutiefly Ribombee Ledyba Ledian Kricketot Kricketune Wurmple Cascoon Dustox Silcoon Beautifly Weedle Kakuna Beedrill Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Scatterbug Spewpa Vivillon Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Joltik Galvantula Burmy Wormadam Mothim Spinarak Ariados Slugma Magcargo Yanma Yanmega Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Jangmo-o Hakamo-o Kommo-o Murkrow Honchkrow Ducklett Swanna Psyduck Golduck Starly Staravia Staraptor Taillow Swellow Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Natu Xatu Pikipek Trumbeak Toucannon Oricorio Vullaby Mandibuzz Rufflet Braviary Spearow Fearow Hoothoot Noctowl Wingull Pelipper Magby Magmar Magmortar Pichu Pikachu Raichu Dedenne Rattata Raticate Bunnelby Diggersby Emolga Patrat Watchog Pachirisu Sandshrew Sandslash Buneary Lopunny Azurill Marill Azumarill Buizel Floatzel Zigzagoon Linoone Obstagoon Stunky Skuntank Bidoof Bibarel Sentret Furret Diglett Dugtrio Ekans Arbok Salandit Salazzle Wooper Quagsire Tympole Palpitoad Seismitoad Dunsparce Croagunk Toxicroak Absol Vulpix Ninetales Eevee Flareon Jolteon Vaporeon Umbreon Espeon Glaceon Leafeon Sylveon Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Snubbull Granbull Rockruff Lycanroc Riolu Lucario Growlithe Arcanine Comfey Gligar Gliscor Zubat Golbat Crobat Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Dhelmise Cottonee Whimsicott Petilil Lilligant Budew Roselia Roserade Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Sunkern Sunflora Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellossom Morelull Shiinotic Carnivine Cherubi Cherrim Bounsweet Steenee Tsareena Maractus Elekid Electabuzz Electivire Skitty Delcatty Purrloin Liepard Meowth Persian Glameow Purugly Elgyem Beheeyem Scraggy Scrafty Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Koffing Weezing Grimer Muk Trubbish Garbodor Klink Klang Klinklang Magnemite Magneton Magnezone Voltorb Electrode Swirlix Slurpuff Cubchoo Beartic Spheal Sealeo Walrein Tauros Miltank Skiddo Gogoat Ponyta Rapidash Mudbray Mudsdale Bouffalant Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Teddiursa Ursaring Deerling Sawsbuck Shellder Cloyster Basculin Magikarp Gyarados Goldeen Seaking Binacle Barbaracle Barboach Whiscash Krabby Kingler Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Skrelp Dragalge Corsola Cursola Remoraid Octillery Alomomola Clamperl Huntail Gorebyss Chinchou Lanturn Clauncher Clawitzer Staryu Starmie Wailmer Wailord Lapras Carvanha Sharpedo Pyukumuku Wishiwashi Tentacool Tentacruel Bruxish Qwilfish Mareanie Toxapex Sandygast Palossand Gastly Haunter Gengar Mimikyu Aerodactyl Shieldon Bastiodon Anorith Armaldo Lileep Cradily Amaura Aurorus Tirtouga Carracosta Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Minior Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Snorunt Glalie Froslass Skwovet Greedent Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Nickit Thievul Rolycoly Carkol Coalossal Wooloo Dubwool Applin Flapple Appletun Arrokuda Barraskewda Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Milcery Alcremie Indeedee Articuno Regigigas Suicune Tornadus Azelf Victini Jirachi Lugia Kyogre Heatran Manaphy Phione Ho-oh

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The British Pokedex

Rowlet Dartrix Decidueye Scorbunny Rabboot Cinderace Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise Toxel Toxtricity Turtwig Grotle Torterra Venonat Venomoth Cutiefly Ribombee Ledyba Ledian Ducklett Swanna Yamper Boltund Dedenne Lapras Dunsparce Eevee Jolteon Vaporeon Flareon Espeon Umbreon Glaceon Leafeon Sylveon Froakie Frogadier Greninja Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Mudbray Mudsdale Swirlix Slurpuff Skitty Delcatty Glameow Purugly Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Geodude Graveler Golem Mimikyu Chinchou Lanturn Goldeen Seaking Wailmer Wailord Basculin Magikarp Gyarados Carvanha Sharpedo Horsea Seadra Kingdra Clauncher Clawitzer Slowpoke Slowbro Slowking Skwovet Greedent Milcery Alcremie Fennekin Braixen Delphox Goomy Sliggoo Goodra Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene Pineco Forretress Surskit Masquerain Caterpie Metapod Butterfree Weedle Kakuna Beedrill Lillipup Herdier Stoutland Furfrou Poliwag Poliwhirl Poliwrath Politoed Seedot Nuzleaf Shiftry Meowth Persian Grimer Muk Koffing Weezing Trubbish Garbodor Mareep Flaaffy Ampharos Ponyta Rapidash Goldeen Seaking Duskull Dusclops Dusknoir Smoochum Jynx Wooloo Dubwool Applin Flapple Appletun Stonjourner Chespin Quilladin Chesnaught Combee Vespiquen Foongus Amoonguss Budew Roselia Roserade Cottonee Whimsicott Honedge Doublade Aegislash Deerling Sawsbuck Miltank Tauros Skiddo Gogoat Sinistea Polteageist Arrokuda Barraskewda Nickit Thievul Klink Klang Klinklang Petilil Lilligant Rolycoly Carkol Coalossal Litwick Lampent Chandelure Kricketot Kricketune Scatterbug Spewpa Vivillon Purrloin Liepard Vulpix Ninetales Snubbull Granbull Rockruff Lycanroc Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Taillow Swellow Pichu Pikachu Raichu Bunnelby Diggersby Emolga Grubbin Charjabug Vikavolt Wurmple Silcoon Cascoon Dustox Beautifly Yanma Yanmega Spinarak Ariados Burmy Wormadam Mothim Bergmite Avalugg Sewaddle Swadloon Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Flabebe Floette Florges Pachirisu Pidove Tranquill Unfezant Psyduck Golduck Starly Staravia Staraptor Joltik Galvantula Rookidee Corvisquire Corviknight Zigzagoon Linoone Obstagoon Salandit Salazzle Pidgey Pidgeotto Pidgeot Hoppip Skiploom Jumpluff Oddish Gloom Vileplume Bellossom Zacian Zamazenta Cobalion Eternatus Mew

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Field Guide: Wellington

Gyms

Wellington Flying-Type Gym (New Zealand League) -  “Wellington is the windiest city in the world, by average wind speed, and has areas of native bush designed to allow native birds to travel through the city. Located right next to the Zephyrometer, making it on the Meridian Wind Sculpture Walk, just downhill of the Town Belt, an area of native bush where you can see native birdlife, and by the harbour famous for Ngake and Whātaitai the namesakes of the gym's two Gyarados."

Wellington Normal-Type Gym - One of the easiest gyms in New Zealand, this gym is designed to be an introductory gym for new Kiwi trainers. It specializes in Doduo and Dodrio, and doubles as a sanctuary for this endangered Pokemon family. 

Contest Halls

New Zealand Contest Hall - Featuring a sleek Gyarados as its mascot, this cool contest hall is the second-largest in New Zealand, coming only slightly behind Auckland’s. It’s one of the best places in the country to show off your Pokemon. 

Where can I battle?

Most trainers in Wellington gather in the city’s public parks, as well as nearby natural areas such as Mount Victoria (Tangi Te Keo). On the mountain’s walking trails it’s easy to run into trainers in search of a battle, or simply walking their Pokemon, and the summit is a popular battle spot given the excellent view of Wellington. 

History

Though the region was inhabited by the Māori for centuries, modern Wellington was only founded in 1840, and it’s served as the capital of New Zealand since 1865. It’s the traditional site of New Zealand’s annual Pokemon League, where the best trainers in the country come together to compete against each other and see who comes out on top. 

Common Pokemon

Magikarp, Gyarados

Doduo, Dodrio

Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos

Corsola, Cursola

Carvanha, Sharpedo

Rare Pokemon

Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon

Fletchling, Fletchinder, Talonflame

Shuppet, Banette

Qwilfish

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Field Guide: Kuala Lumpur

Gyms

Kuala Lumpur Normal-Type Gym -  “The famous Normal Type Gym is led by a 32 years old woman, Nadia Osman. She has been a gym leader since she was 25, the youngest trainer to be appointed as a gym leader in Malaysia.” 

Kuala Lumpur Steel-Type Gym - Located in the Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur’s tallest buildings, this gym specializes in the Klink family. It’s set in what doubles as a normal office space - the workers challenge you as gym trainers!

Kuala Lumpur Bug-Type Gym - Found in the Perdana Botanical Gardens, one of the city’s major parks, this gym specializes in the various butterfly Pokemon, including Butterfree, Vivillon, and Beautifly.

Contest Halls

Malaysia Contest Hall - This contest hall, sleek and elegant, is the modern center of Malaysia’s contest circuit, and is overwhelmingly the country’s largest and most important contest hall. It’s a testament to the modernity of Kuala Lumpur. 

Where can I battle? 

Most trainers battle in Kuala Lumpur’s many public parks. Kuala Lumpur is the center of Malaysia’s battling scene, so it shouldn’t be hard to find some good trainers to compete against!

History

Dating back to the 19th century, modern Kuala Lumpur has become one of southeast Asia’s principal urban centers, and has produced champions for both the Malaysian League and the ASEAN League. 

Common Pokemon

Klink, Klang, Klinklang

Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur

Munna, Musharna

Misdreavus, Mismagius

Rare Pokemon

Litten, Torracat, Incineroar

Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior

Geodude, Graveler, Golem

Zangoose

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Field Guide: Halifax

Gyms

Halifax Steel-Type Gym (Canadian League, Atlantic League) - This gym, set in a building near Halifax’s port, offers a refreshing challenge for both newcomers and veterans of the gym challenge. Its gym leader uses a Skarmory, caught an ocean away!

Halifax Water-Type Gym (Atlantic League) - This gym is located in an old lighthouse just off Halifax’s coast, and is the oldest gym in the city, dating back to the 19th century! It’s a small gym, but a challenge nonetheless. 

Contest Halls

Halifax Contest Hall - This fine building, located by Halifax’s 19th century public gardens, is the only official contest hall in Atlantic Canada. It’s open to challengers of all skill levels, so it provides a good entry point for beginners to contests. 

Where can I battle?

Most trainers congregate in Halifax’s many green spaces, such as the Halifax Common, the oldest urban park in Canada. Trainers have battled in this park since its establishment in 1749. 

History

Dating to 1749, the city of Halifax has produced three Canadian champions and many more outstanding trainers in its time. 

Common Pokemon

Skwovet, Greedent

Bidoof, Bibarel

Krabby, Kingler

Clauncher, Clawitzer

Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Pidgeot

Rare Pokemon

Shellder, Cloyster

Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus

Seedot, Nuzleaf, Shiftry

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Field Guide: New York City

Gyms

New York Electric-Type Gym (American League, New York League)

New York Steel-Type Gym (New York League)

New York Ghost-Type Gym 

New York Normal-Type Gym

New York Bug-Type Gym (New York League)

Newark Poison-Type Gym

Contest Halls

Manhattan Contest Hall

Brooklyn Contest Hall

Common Pokemon

Meowth, Persian

Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant

Rattata, Raticate

Vanillite, Vanillish, Vanilluxe

Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone

Rare Pokemon

Elekid, Electabuzz, Electivire

Porygon, Porygon2, Porygon-Z

Skrelp, Dragalge

Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus

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Field Guide: Houston

Gyms

Houston Fire-Type Gym (American League, Texas League)

Houston Bug-Type Gym

Baytown Poison-Type Gym

Galveston Water-Type Gym

The Woodlands Grass-Type Gym

Contest Halls

Houston Contest Hall

Common Pokemon

Tepig, Pignite, Emboar

Corsola, Cursola

Pachirisu

Zigzagoon, Linoone, Obstagoon

Pidove, Tranquill, Unfezant

Tauros, Miltank

Rare Pokemon

Buneary, Lopunny

Mimikyu

Lotad, Lombre, Ludicolo

Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight

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Field Guide: Miami

Gyms

Miami Bug-Type Gym (American League, Florida League) - Set in an Everglades-style virtual swamp, this gym is filled to the brim with buzzing bugs, ranging from Ledyba to Spinarak. Its gym leader uses a powerful Yanmega. 

Miami Water-Type Gym - Located on the beach, this gym doesn’t have an actual building - instead, all battles take place outside in the sun! The gym leader uses her iconic Feraligatr to take down challengers in a single bite. 

Miami Fire-Type Gym - Miami is a hot city, and it’s home to a hot gym. This sizzling hot gym centers around Torchic, caring for and training the city’s feral population. 

Fort Lauderdale Steel-Type Gym - Located in a fairly nondescript gym building, this gym is widely considered to be the Miami’s areas easiest. All its steel-types are imported, as Florida has very few native steel-types. 

Hialeah Electric-Type Gym - This gym doubles as a restaurant, offering excellent dishes with a side of Pokemon battles! Its leader uses a Heliolisk who’s been taught to cook, and not only does he cook well, he battles well, too. 

Contest Halls

Miami Contest Hall - Florida’s biggest, Miami’s contest hall is a dazzling masterpiece of architecture, colored in a shade of bluish-green to imitate the sea. Its symbol is a Milotic, elegant and beautiful. 

Where can I battle? 

Aside from the city’s gyms, Miami’s extensive beaches have plenty of trainers itching for a battle waiting on them. In fact, some stretches of beach are dedicated exclusively to battling! 

History

Miami became a city in 1896, and since then it’s gone on to become one of the biggest cities in the United States. Its Pokemon battling scene is renowned throughout the country as one of the best, and it’s produced several champions in its day. Miami has seen great growth due to immigration, and migrants from the Bahamas and Cuba have brought a wide diversity of Pokemon to this city. In fact, it’s believed Miami has the greatest Pokemon diversity in the United States!

Common Pokemon

Azurill, Marill, Azumarill 

Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr

Shellos, Gastrodon

Wingull, Pelipper

Staryu, Starmie

Rare Pokemon

Croagunk, Toxicroak

Goomy, Sliggoo, Goodra

Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra

Wailmer, Wailord