A Traveler's Guide to the World of Pokémon/Hoenn/Lilycove City
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| Lilycove City | |
| ミナモシティ Minamo City | |
| File:Lilycovemap.PNG | |
| Where the land ends and the sea begins. | |
| Location Info | |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Connecting Routes | Route 124 (East) Route 121 (West) |
Lilycove City (known in the Japanese series as Minamo City (ミナモシティ Minamo Shiti) is a port city in northeast Hoenn, similar to Olivine City in Johto, and Celadon City in Kanto. It is the largest city in the Pokémon world (96 people), with Johto's Goldenrod City with 77 people and Saffron City in Kanto (66) coming behind it as the largest cities of their respective regions. It has a huge department store (like Goldenrod), an art museum, and Master-Rank Pokémon contest hall. Remember that it is one of the few places where you find Staryu in the games. The S.S. Tidal, which is built in Slateport City in the southwest by Captain Stern, operates a ferry service between this city, Slateport City, and the Battle Tower (Battle Frontier in Emerald).
Lilycove is unusual in the fact that it is very large but does not have a gym. Instead it is the place for some key events in the game. When the player first arrives, Team Aqua (Pokémon Sapphire/Emerald) or Magma (Pokémon Ruby) have invaded the town and set up base in the cove to the northeast of the city.
In anime, the Japanese series called Pocket Monsters: Advanced Generation. The opening makes a reference quoting "Minamo City" in the song Advance Adventure.
Places of interest
[edit | edit source]Master Rank Contest Hall
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In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, this hall only holds the Master Rank contests. Any participant who wishes to enter a contest at the Contest Hall must already have a ribbon at the Normal Rank, Super Rank, and Hyper Rank levels. However, in Pokémon Emerald, this is the only Contest Hall, holding all four ranks.
In all three versions of the game, there is a comparatively large reception area. There are four berry-blending machines and a few people operating them and helping the player to get started. In addition, contests can also be held by two different games using the GBA-GBA connection.
In Emerald, you need to get your Pokéblock case from the lady at the reception counter, due to the fact it is the only contest hall in that game.
Port
[edit | edit source]Lilycove has a port that sails to many places. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, the player can sail to Slateport City. In Ruby and Sapphire, the player can also sail to the Battle Tower, while in Emerald he or she can sail to the Battle Frontier. This port can also ship players to special, event-only locations such as Southern Island and Birth Island.
Department store
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The six-story department store has a wealth of items for trainers to buy. In addition to regular trainer items (such as potions, Poké Balls, and status healing items), there is a great amount of other items, including secret base furniture, TMs, and beverages. It is similar to the Celadon City shopping center in size and scope.
Mt. Pyre
[edit | edit source]Mt. Pyre located in the southwestern area away from the city. Several important events take place in the video games. The leaders of Team Aqua and/or Team Magma will invade the area and take their respective orbs. The orbs are said to hold great power, and both leaders seek to awaken an legendary sleeping Pokemon to control.