The Unova region (Japanese: イッシュ地方 Isshu-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Black and White and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. It is far away from the four other large regions, and the Pokémon which inhabit Unova are diverse and different from those of Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Professor Juniper gives out three starter Pokémon from the choice of either Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott.
In his director's column, Junichi Masuda suggested that the geographical and social background for Unova draws inspiration from the New York City metropolitan area. Although it is geographically based on New York City, it draws inspiration for its landmarks from the entire state of New York, which features a mixture of rural locations and urban areas as well as factory towns and industrial complexes.
Cities and towns[]
City/Town | Population | Description |
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Nuvema Town | 10 | A rural town whose sea breezes give the sense of something coming. |
Accumula Town | 30 | This town offers great views due to its many hills. |
Striaton City | 46 | Entry stairs built in memory of a former home in a snowier climate. |
Nacrene City | 54 | A city established in restored storehouses built 100 years ago. |
Castelia City | 130 | A big city with skyscrapers piercing the clouds. |
Nimbasa City | 239 | A bustling city of entertainment, with many theme parks. |
Driftveil City | 70 | A port town distributing many goods, and a gateway to the Unova region. |
Mistralton City | 37 | Vegetables are grown by the runway and transported by cargo plane. |
Icirrus City | 26 | In winter, the city is covered with snow as far as the eye can see. |
Opelucid City | 52 | A city that respects history and values old things. |
Pokémon League | 10 | Only the Trainers who have conquered all Pokémon Gyms can challenge here. |
Lacunosa Town | 16 | A town where all honor old customs, living as methodically as clockwork. |
Undella Town | 15 | A summer retreat with a beach full of people who enjoy summer vacations. |
Black City | 45 | A modern city of ongoing development that draws people to it. |
White Forest | 25 | A place of nature's bounty, it attracts people who long for nature. |
Anville Town | 13 | A city with a rail yard where trains park for an overhaul. |
Aspertia City | 30 | A city at the foot of high mountains where you can see all of Unova. |
Floccesy Town | 17 | The town is famous for a clock tower that tells of the town's beginnings. |
Virbank City | 40 | A city often covered by clouds and smoke, with very active residents. |
Lentimas Town | 12 | The town boasts of porcelain and pottery made from volcanic clay. |
Humilau City | 32 | A resort city where buildings float in the waves and look like islands. |