In the Pokémon franchise, there are many regions to adventure to, dependent on the game you own. In this episode, The Lore Research Lab’s founder is joined by an enthusiastic guest to discuss the Hoenn region, introduced in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, revamped in the remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.

Timestamps:

00:32 - Conceptualizing Hoenn

> 02:23 - What inspired the Hoenn Region?

> 03:15 - New Mechanics (Double Battles)

> 05:25 - Physical and Special Type Designations

> 09:45 - Before Hoenn (Previous Generations + what Hoenn does differently)

16:42 - Pokémon in Hoenn

> 37:50 - The Legendary Pokémon 

59:57 - Life in Hoenn + Miscellaneous Details

> 1:00:00 - Notable Characters

> 1:34:17 - Hoenn's Environments

> 1:44:20 - Towns, Cities, and Landmarks

Links/Resources:

- Hoenn Region 

> Hoenn Pokédex 

> Legendary Pokémon (Generation III)

> Latios and Latias

- Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Soundtrack (YouTube Playlist)

- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Soundtrack (YouTube Playlist)

- Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire All Cutscenes (Starting from 17:22)

- Rayquaza Cutscene (Emerald)

- Rayquaza Cutscene (ORAS)

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