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The Paldea region (Japanese: パルデア地方 Paldea region) is a region of the Pokémon world, and the ninth core series region to be introduced. It is the setting of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Etymology and design concept

Paldea may be derived from pal (friend or ally) or paideia (education or learning) and aldea, the Spanish word for village or hamlet.

Paldea is based on the Iberian Peninsula — which comprises Spain, Portugal, and Andorra — and its shared culture and fauna. It draws inspiration primarily from the culture of Spain, as can be seen in its gastronomy, musical influences, Pokémon nomenclature, as well as the sporadic use of the Spanish language by the locals of Paldea; however, specific references to Portugal, its architecture and language can also be found, mainly on western locations of Paldea.

A comparison of Paldea to the Iberian Peninsula

Paldea has 12 cities and towns. Instead of routes, Paldea is divided into four provinces, each with three areas (except for the South Province, which has six). At the center of the region is the Great Crater of Paldea, which houses Area Zero.

Paldean History

c. 1,000,000 years priorThe Great Crater of Paldea was formed.
c. 2,000 years prior The Paldean Empire began to rule Paldea. The emperor ushered in the Great Age of Exploration by sending expeditions into the Great Crater of Paldea to find the treasure rumored to lie inside Area Zero.
c. 1,000 years prior The Paldean Empire fell into decline due to the expense of supporting countless failed Area Zero expeditions.
805 years priorNaranja Academy/Uva Academy was founded in Mesagoza.
c. 800 years priorThe Paldean Empire unified with its neighboring countries, establishing the modern Paldea region.
200 years priorThe Area Zero Expedition claimed to have become the first exploration team to reach the bottom of Area Zero. Team member Heath, a famed author and natural historian, published his account of the expedition as the Scarlet Book/Violet Book. The book's contents proved to be so fantastical that Heath and the rest of the Area Zero Expedition were accused of lying and widely discredited.
200 years priorThe Area Zero Expedition planted Herba Mystica, a plant they discovered in Area Zero, in five sites around Paldea in an attempt to cultivate it. They abandoned the project when local Pokemon consumed the Herba Mystica and grew into fearsome Titans.
c. 140 years priorTerastallized Pokemon were discovered for the first time in Area Zero
87 years priorA research facility was constructed in Area Zero.
c. 10 years priorProfessor Sada/Professor Turo discovered that the energy emitted by the crystals in Area Zero causes the Terastal phenomenon. The professor proceeded to invent the Tera Orb technology, sharing it with the Pokemon League and the Academy.
c. One and a half years priorNemona passed the Paldea League's Champion Assessment and became the youngest person in Paldean history to achieve Champion Rank.

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