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Artazon (Japanese: ボウルタウンBowl Town) is a town in the Paldearegion, located on the border of South Province (Area Three) and East Province (Area One). It is known for its flowers and art. Citizens of Artazon have a particular fondness for the Pokémon Sunflora, which is featured in traditions and art installations around the town.
Because of the local Gym's specialized type, the people of this town tend to walk around accompanied by Grass-type Pokémon.
The Sunflora Lawn is a garden filled with Sunflora. Here, the player can participate in a mini-game to find Sunflora from around the town and bring them back. This mini-game also serves as the local Gym Test.
Artisan Bakery is a chain store that sells various sandwichingredients and picks. It has two locations in Artazon, one along the southwestern row of buildings and another along the southeastern row of buildings.
Barato's is a restaurant chain that sells sweet and savory foods which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, along the northeastern row of buildings.
Chic Kebab is a vending cart chain that sells grilled foods which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, at the southeastern end of the swimming pool.
Every Wich Way is a restaurant chain that sells sandwiches which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, along the southeastern row of buildings.
Go-For-Broke Grill is a restaurant chain that sells various savory dishes which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, along the southeastern row of buildings.
Kanto Crepes is a vending cart chain that sells sweet crepes which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, in the plaza on the eastern side of town.
Seabreeze Café is a restaurant chain that sells light fare which provide Meal Powers. It has two locations in Artazon, one along the southwestern row of buildings and another along the northeastern row of buildings.
Smoochurro is a vending cart chain that sells different types of churros which provide Meal Powers. It has one location in Artazon, stationed between the Gym and the swimming pool.
Sugar-N-Ice is a vending cart chain that sells ice cream cones of various flavors which provide Meal Powers. It has four locations in Artazon: three surround the swimming pool to the south and one is stationed in front of the hedge maze to the north.
Sure Cans is a chain store that sells sandwichingredients, mostly fruits and vegetables. It has one location in Artazon, along the northwestern row of buildings.
Artazon first appeared in Nemona and Brassius and…, where it was visited by Liko and Roy. During their visit, they met Nemona and Brassius, learning that the Gym Leader was experiencing an artist's block after an encounter with the Black Rayquaza, causing him to have temporarily closed the Artazon Gym. After learning that Rayquaza had served as an inspiration for Roy's journey, Brassius challenged him to a battle to see if he was worthy of facing the Legendary Pokémon. The battle ended in Brassius's victory after he Terastallized his Sudowoodo. Afterwards, he directed Liko and Roy to the forest where he had seen Rayquaza.
In The Future I Choose, Friede visited the library in Artazon, coincidentally meeting up with Liko's mother and his former teacher Lucca while there.
In HZ048, Liko, Roy, and Dot arrived in Artazon, just in time for an annual art festival. After meeting up with Brassius, Hassel, and Alex, Roy had a battle with Nemona and lost. The children then created their own pieces of art to be displayed at the festival, after which Brassius agreed to have his Terastal Training battle with Roy. This time, Roy was able to use his improved battle skills and newly acquired ability to use Terastallization to defeat Brassius, passing his first test.
Artazon first appeared in this arc after Scarlet had arrived there. She initially stopped to look at "Surrendering Sunflora" statue, impressing Brassius to tears when she instantly understood what he had tried to convey with his art piece. Upon learning that Brassius was the local Gym Leader, Scarlet reluctantly agreed to battle him in exchange for information about the treasures of ruin. After passing the Gym Test, Scarlet faced Brassius and managed to defeat him, though she requested to visit a buffet before asking Brassius about the treasures of ruin.
Artazon was introduced as a Stadium card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese Triplet Beat subset and the English Paldea Evolved expansion, with artwork by Oswaldo KATO. A hyper rare version of the card with artwork by the same illustrator was included in the Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame expansion and the English Obsidian Flames expansion. It lets players search their deck for a Basic Pokémon without a Rule Box, and add it to their Bench. Afterwards, the player shuffles their deck.
Based on its geographical location, Artazon may be inspired by Murcia or Cartagena; both cities are located in the Region of Murcia, a region that plays an important role in Spain's horticulture.
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Japanese
ボウルタウン Bowl Town
From bowl. May reference fruit bowls, a common subject in still life paintings