Ontek

Ontek (Japanese: オンテック地方 Ontekku-chihō) is a region of the Pokémon world. It is the setting of Pokémon Mars and Venus.

The Alola region is made up of four natural islands and one artificial island: Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula'ula Island, Poni Island, and Aether Paradise. It is a popular resort destination and attracts a lot of tourists from other regions. In Alola, humans and Pokémon coexist in a very close relationship, and a culture has developed that is different from other regions.

Etymology
The name "Ontek" is a combination of the words Ontario & Quebec, the names of the real locations the region of Ontek is based on.

Design concept
Ontek is based on and, the two biggest provinces of , in.

Dated history

 * c. 500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sun and Moon, the guardian deities fought against and.
 * c. 500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sun and Moon, was built and presented to a king's daughter.

Contemporary history
/ leaves his/her home on on a Pokémon journey three months after moving to the Alola region from Kanto. He/she receives his/her starter Pokémon from Hala and meets Lillie and Hau. Elio/Selene receives a Z-Ring at the festival inaugurating his/her island challenge, consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along his/her journey, he/she encounters a group called Team Skull, whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as another group called the Aether Foundation, whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, Guzma, at the Shady House, Elio/Selene travel to Aether Paradise, where he/she battles Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation. Lusamine opens Ultra Wormholes across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve Nebby into / at the Altar of the Sunne/Altar of the Moone and travel into Ultra Space, where Elio/Selene battles Lusamine again and bring her and Guzma back to Alola. Elio/Selene catches Solgaleo/Lunala after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. Elio/Selene climbs Mount Lanakila to its summit, the newly opened, where he/she defeats the Elite Four, becoming the first of Alola. A festival is held in Iki Town, and Lillie brings Elio/Selene to the Ruins of Conflict to battle. The next day, Lillie leaves for Kanto to help her mother. The International Police contact Elio/Selene to investigate and catch the Ultra Beasts unleashed across Alola.

Pokémon
Ontek is home to 000 species of Pokémon.

Starter Pokémon
In, Professor Elm will have an errand for the player to run, and will give them one of the following for protection on this errand, which they will then keep after completion:

After the player meets with Mr. Pokémon and receives a Pokédex from Professor Oak, Professor Elm will call the player to tell them that has taken a Pokémon. As the player returns to New Bark Town, they will encounter the thief, who will have the stolen Pokémon with the type advantage over the player's own. From this point onward, the thief will be the player's rival, while Professor Elm keeps the Pokémon that was left behind by the thief on his desk for the remainder of the game (in, the last Pokémon mysteriously disappears at some point).

In Generation II, the Pokémon will be holding a when received from Elm, though the rival's stolen starter Pokémon will not.

In, after the player has caught all Pokémon in the Hoenn Pokédex with the exception of and , Professor Birch will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward.

In Pokémon Colosseum, the middle stages of the Johto starters are caught as Shadow Pokémon from a Mystery Troop member. Only one is available for the player to obtain during the main game, while the other two are only available during the post-game. The color of the outfit for the corresponding Mystery Troop member is the same as the type for the Johto starter they have.

In, after the player has cleared the entirety of Mt. Battle without touching a PC or retiring, Battlus will offer one of these Pokémon as a reward. The player can obtain all three Pokémon with consecutive challenges.

In, after the player first enters the Hall of Fame and meets Zinnia, Professor Birch can be found being chased by a on  and the player will be allowed to choose one of the Johto starters.

In, the Johto starters can be caught in the wild via on Melemele Island.

Cities, routes, and other locations
Ontek has ?? cities and towns, and a Pokémon League.

Demographics
The Ontek region has a total population of ???, including all towns, cities, and other areas.

Environment
The Alola region consists of four main islands, Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula'ula Island, Poni Island; and one artificial island, Aether Paradise, which is described as a "Very Large Floating Structure" or VLFS. It is not possible to, or, for that matter, use the Poké Ride's Paddle or  Jet between the islands; those wishing to do so must take boats or the Poké Ride's  Glide. All four islands are to an extent forested and mountainous; most of the cities and towns are on the coastlines, with notable exceptions being Iki Town and Paniola Town. Routes are relatively developed here compared to other regions, with several of them having their own Pokémon Centers in addition to residential buildings.

Melemele Island to the northwest, while steeped in nature, has the least extreme environments, and is home to Alola's largest settlement, Hau'oli City. Its routes gently slope up towards the center of the island to form a gradual mountain, on top of which are the Ruins of Conflict. It is notable for Ten Carat Hill, which was formed out of an underwater volcano and has an open-air hollow in the middle, itself resembling a volcano.

Akala Island, to the northeast, contains Alola's only active volcano, Wela Volcano Park, and has the most settlements of the four islands. It boasts several huge resort hotels, all in Heahea City, one of which has its own beach and golf course. It is notable for Brooklet Hill, whose cascading waterfalls give off the impression of a terrace field.

Ula'ula Island to the southeast is the largest of Alola's islands, and also the most varying in terms of weather and terrain, which is significantly rougher. For such a large island, it has few settlements; one is an abandoned town while another is in ruins and contains just a Pokémon Center. These all sit in the shadow of what is essentially a contiguous mountain range in the heart of the island, which boasts not just three mountains, but also a harsh desert. Towards the southwest is a lagoon with breakable rocks that the Sharpedo Jet can break through.

Poni Island, to the southwest, is more sparsely populated, having only one settlement; and, similar to the Battle Zone in Sinnoh, is full of rugged and harsh environments. The island is mostly mountainous and rocky in part due to the sprawling canyon - which is in itself described as a natural trial site - that takes up over half the island's space, although the coastline areas are more level.

Aether Paradise, in stark contrast to the natural islands, is strikingly modern, with a huge building in the center that serves as both the main area and the headquarters of its owners, the Aether Foundation. Behind this building is a sprawling mansion that serves as the office and residence of its head.

Climate
Similar to Hoenn, Alola seems to have a warmer climate than in other regions, implying an equatorial climate; Hawaii, which Alola is based on, experiences such climate. However, Mount Lanakila, Alola's highest point, constantly experiences snow and, due to its high altitude.

Apart from that, the islands experience a wide variety of weather conditions, especially on Ula'ula Island, which alone is afflicted with not only harsh and extreme  in the desert near its center, but also snow and hail from the aforementioned Mount Lanakila. Frequent falls on its northern side, as well as on the northwestern side of Akala Island, where a thriving rainforest grows.

These environmental conditions are reflected in its Pokémon, some of which have adapted to the environmental conditions in different ways; for example, is five times as tall here due to the abundant sunlight.

Ontek League
The Ontek League is the regional Pokémon League of the Ontek region. After obtaining the eight Badges of the region a Trainer may battle the Elite Four at the building.

Elite Four and Champion

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Trivia

 * Alola is the only core series region in which the undefined's home is not located in a city or town. Instead, it is located on.
 * Alola is a.
 * Alola has the fewest settlements of any core series region, with 10.
 * Alola has the fewest numbered routes of any core series region, with 17.
 * Alola is the only core series region not to feature:
 * HMs and field moves.
 * Gym Leaders, Gyms, and Badges.
 * A notable expert.
 * However, Sina, who was introduced in Kalos, is revealed to be an Ice-type expert when the player meets her in Alola.
 * Bicycles.
 * A that precedes the player.
 * Gates.
 * table trees.
 * A diploma received from someone upon completing the Pokédex.
 * The of Alola is "Alolan".