Nebel Plateau
| Nebel Plateau ネーベル高原Nebel Plateau | |
 Nebel Plateau | |
| Region | Kalos |
| Debut | Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel |
TheNebel Plateau (Japanese:ネーベル高原Nebel Plateau) is ananimated series-exclusive location inKalos and one of the settings ofVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
It is a remote highlands where Pokémon harmed by humans live together.Volcanion protects the Pokémon living here and remains awake at night to watch over them.Ash,his friends, andKimia visited this location with the guidance of Volcanion. Volcanion was able to produce a mist which prevented them from being followed by humans.
The Pokémon living here are afraid of humans and Pokémon owned by these humans, including Ash, his friends, Kimia, and their Pokémon. AGulpin residing there became wary of Ash after Ash hugged it. Volcanion revealed that the Gulpin had been abandoned by its trainer after receiving a big hug. However, with time, the Pokémon were able to trust Ash and his friends, and began to play around together. By the end of the movie, Ash and his friends gained the trust of Volcanion and became honorary Nebel Plateau Pokémon.
During the events of the movie,Alva attempted to destroy Nebel Plateau using Magearna'sSoul-Heart, but his attack was deflected by the Nebel Plateau Pokémon andSquishy.
The flower fields of Nebel Plateau is also the location Volcanion first metMagearna. Since then, Volcanion has taken care of Magearna.
Pokémon seen at Nebel Plateau
In flashbacks
 Deerling (Summer Form) | Hippopotas | Pachirisu |
Scraggy | Ralts |
In the manga
Movie adaptations
Nebel Plateau appeared in the manga adaptation forVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Pokémon seen at Nebel Plateau
 Volcanion |  Magearna |  Amaura |  Munchlax |
 Marill |  Psyduck |  Gulpin |  Kirlia |
 Furfrou |  Dugtrio |  Quilladin |  Chesnaught |
 Aron |  Watchog |  Zigzagoon |  Minccino |
 Helioptile |  Litwick |  Litleo |
Trivia
- Nebel was used as theOT ofVolcanion event distribution forPokémon X and Y andOmega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, a reference to the nineteenth movieVolcanion in Nebel Plateau.
- The Nebel Plateau resembles the later-introducedCero Island in being home to Pokémon who live in remote, forested highlands, had been harmed by humans, fear humans, and are protected by a powerful Pokémon:Volcanion (M19) orMewtwo (M01).
Origin
Nebel Plateau is similar to the Auvergne volcanoes in theMassif Central, which are large plateaus full of greenery and with a rich biodiversity.
Names
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ネーベル高原Nebel Plateau | FromNebel, German for fog |
| English | Nebel Plateau | Same as Japanese name |
| Italian | Altopiano Nebula | Same as Japanese name |
| Spanish | Meseta Niebla | Fromniebla, Spanish for fog |
| Korean | 네벨고원Nebel Gowon | Same as Japanese name |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 尼貝爾高原 / 尼贝尔高原Níbèi'ěr Gāoyuán | Transcription of Japanese name |
| Chinese (Cantonese) | 尼貝爾高原Nèihbuiyíh Gōuyùhn* 濃霧高原Nùhngmouh Gōuyùhn* | Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name From 濃霧nùhngmouh, heavy fog |
| Polish | Płaskowyż Mgieł | LiterallyPlateau of Mists |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Planalto Enevoado | LiterallyMisted Plateau |
| Swedish | Nebelplatån | From English name |
| Thai | ที่ราบสูงนีเบลNebel Plateau | Same as Japanese name |
Related articles
| Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel | |
|---|---|
| Characters | Alva •Cherie •Flamel •Kimia •Levi •Mother and daughter •Nikola •Raleigh Volcanion •Magearna |
| Locations | Azoth Kingdom •Nebel Plateau |
| Soundtrack and score | Soundtrack •Pokémon Movie Music Collection Mailing out My Voice (single) |
| Adaptations | Manga |
| TCG | Magearna •Volcanion-EX •Ash-Greninja-EX Mythical & Legendary Dream Shine Collection Volcanion-EX Special Jumbo Card Pack |
| Merchandise | Pokémon Movie Companion |
| Event distributions | Pokémon General Election 720 Greninja Helen Volcanion (American,PAL) Nebel Volcanion (American,Korean,Taiwanese,East Asian,Southeast Asian,PAL) Alva's Gengar (code,Nintendo Network) •Kimia's Gardevoir QR Code Magearna Nintendo 3DS theme Ga-Olé disks (Volcanion,Magearna) |
 | This article is part of bothProject Anime andProject Locations,Bulbapedia projects that, together, aim to write comprehensive articles on locations in the animated series. |  |
