Regions Where A Pokémon Game Based On The USA Could Take Place

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With every new Pokémon region taking inspiration from a new country, it stands to wonder what one based on the United States in general would be like. As such a large country, it encompasses many types of landscapes and terrain that could be perfect for a Pokémon region. With proper planning, it could make for an excellent future game.

Regions in Pokémon have seen several inspirations over the years. For example, Johto was heavily based on Japan, while the region in the upcoming Scarlet & Violet games takes inspiration from Spain. In fact, Pokémon has taken inspiration from the United States before. Unova was based largely on New York, while Alola was inspired by Hawaii in the record-setting Pokémon Sun & Moon. However, there are a few other areas of America that have not been touched upon that would make excellent inspiration for areas in a new region.

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There are a few very distinct areas in America that could be incorporated masterfully into a Pokémon game. From terrain to local culture, there is a world of possibilities. Of all of the parts of the United States that have yet to inspire a Pokémon game, a couple of specific examples stand out.

Louisiana's bayou and Cajun culture are truly unique and offer a flavor that can't be found anywhere else in the United States. While the series has featured swamplands before in and around Sinnoh's Pastoria City, the bayou of Louisiana is a completely different type of landscape. The uniqueness of the bayou would be sure to create a memorable Pokémon area, similar to Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Spanish-influenced region.

The bayou is wet, muddy, and dangerous, so it would probably be an area traversed through walkways rather