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Sandgem

Sandgem Town is a small town in the Sinnoh region of the Pokémon video game series. It is best known for housing Professor Rowan’s Pokémon Research Lab, which serves as the starting point for many players’ journeys. The lab is the focal landmark of the town, where trainers receive their first Pokémon and are introduced to the concept of the regional Pokédex.

Geography and layout: The town is compact, consisting of a few houses arranged around the laboratory. It

Gameplay significance: In the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum games, Sandgem Town marks the opening area of the

Notable features: The primary feature of Sandgem Town is Professor Rowan’s Laboratory, which contains research facilities

is
connected
to
Route
201,
providing
access
to
the
broader
Sinnoh
region.
The
surrounding
area
includes
lakes
and
natural
scenery
typical
of
early-game
exploration,
reinforcing
Sandgem’s
role
as
an
introductory
hub
rather
than
a
commercial
center.
adventure.
Players
visit
Professor
Rowan
to
obtain
a
starter
Pokémon
and
begin
compiling
data
for
the
Pokédex.
The
town’s
quiet,
residential
character
mirrors
its
function
as
a
transitional
space
between
the
player’s
hometown
and
the
wider
Sinnoh
region.
and
acts
as
the
narrative
catalyst
for
the
player’s
journey.
Beyond
the
lab,
the
town
retains
a
simple,
peaceful
atmosphere
with
limited
facilities,
underscoring
its
role
as
an
introductory
locale
in
the
storyline.