Holon (region)

Holon is a small archipelago chain of tropical islands located north of Hoenn in the Pokémon world.

Background
It consists of a main larger oval-shaped volcanic island located 20 km (12.5 miles) off the coast of the Hoenn region. The island is mostly forested with a single large lake surrounded by a massive mountain range and extensive marshlands to the south. The island possesses a strong magnetic force that broadcasts across the entire island, weakening in strength to neighboring islands.

The local Pokémon began adapting to the magnetic field and adapted differently than their regional counterparts. This adaption, however, didn't affect their design or weaknesses. Instead, it changed their behavior, habitat, and abilities. Some Pokémon developed new typing and different moves.

The westward triangular island is named Fractal Island. It is located 1.5 km (1 mile) off the coast of the main island of Holon. This island is occasionally struck by tropical depressions and windstorms. The metamorphic pressure and magnetic forces allow unique crystallized geodes to form, found scattered throughout the island.

The rest of the island chain consists of three smaller tropical islands. The northern island of the three is called Melo Isle, a mossy island with ancient sea caves. The western island directly south is Crent Isle, a montane island with a plateau. The last southern island is Natoi Isle, a small paradise with luscious vegetation.

History
In the past, Holon was an uninhabited and secluded island with a variety of wildlife Pokémon. It had little to no human presence besides occasional wayfarers. This allowed the wild Pokémon to naturally evolve within their ecosystems.

The region was later colonized by renowned Pokémon researchers in search of the rare and elusive Pokémon, Mew. The news of this Pokémon rumor spread fast and a settlement formed. The city of Holon was established in the center of the island inside a large forest, later named the Mirage Forest Researchers and scientists saught the island's mysteries searched for the legendary Pokémon and studied the adaption of the wild Pokémon.

The city served as an operation center for the entire region. Professor Athur Ryle designed and constructed the infamous Holon Research Tower dominating the skyline in the center of the city. It was built with the idea to manipulate the unique magnetic properties of the island. Upon activation, Arthur discovered he had created an electromagnetic broadcaster. This was caused by the tower conducting the electricity from nearby power stations. It began exhibiting electromagnetic radiation across the main island.

This electromagnetic field disrupted the local wildlife.

Holon
Holon is the largest city in the region.

Trivia

 * It is based on the real-world location of Iki Archipelago.
 * This archipelago originates from the Pokémon Trading Card Game series. This includes Delta Species from the following expansions: EX Delta Species, EX Legend Maker, EX Holon Phantoms, EX Crystal Guardians, EX Dragon Frontiers, and the POP Series 5.