Littleroot Town

Littleroot Town is located in southwestern Hoenn. It is where players of the Hoenn-based games start their Pokémon journeys. Hoenn's region-exclusive professor, Professor Birch, has a laboratory in the town that he uses for research on Pokémon.

The only exit of the town is north, which leads to Route 101 and Oldale Town beyond. A person will block off this exit until the player has met May in the house opposite the player's own.

Professor Birch's Lab
In the southwest corner of town is Professor Birch's Laboratory. Here, Pokémon Trainers just beginning their quest can receive either a Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip from Professor Birch. Instead of obtaining the player's starter Pokémon here, the player must gain it on Route 101 while saving Professor Birch during the storyline. Professor Birch's assistant often looks after the laboratory by himself because Professor Birch likes doing field work instead of being inside his laboratory.

Player's House
This is the house where the player lives before beginning their journey. The game begins with the player moving into Littleroot from the Johto region. The player's Mom lives here, while Norman, the player's father, drops by and stays a while.

Rival's House
The rival's house is similar to the player's house. As the rival is the daughter of Prof. Birch, it is also his residence.