Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs takes place in Oblivia, an archipelago of seven islands with musical names, home to more than three hundred species of Pokémon and rich in remains of an ancient civilization. Here are the region and the characters you meet there.
The seven islands
Each island refers to a musical note.
| Island | Location | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Dolce | Small island in the far southwest | The hero is shipwrecked here and meets Ukulele Pichu |
| Renbow Island | Large island in the southwest | Cocona Village, the Teakwood Forest, Sarape Cave, Lapras Beach and the Radio Tower |
| Mitonga | Large, rugged island in the southeast | Chicole Village, the old mansion, the Dawn Ruins |
| Faldera | Volcano in the far southeast | The Faldera Volcano and Moltres |
| Sophian | Large island in the northeast | Balnéaria, the Canal Ruins, Mount Sorberus, Argencienne Falls and the Oblivia Ruins |
| Stormy Island | Hard-to-reach rock in the northwest | Mount Stormy and Zapdos |
| Sikulele | Inconspicuous islet in the north | — |
Add to these the Eastern Sea and its submerged cave, the Western Sea and the Rainbow Altar, the Sky of Oblivia, which you travel through on the back of Staraptor, Latios or Latias, and the Flying Fortress.
A land of legends
Oblivia was home to an advanced civilization that lived in harmony with Pokémon thanks to the Armor Guardians, warriors whose armor communicated with the hearts of Pokémon. The most powerful armor, made of gold, belonged to their leader. This civilization had also built a flying fortress, which was long ago neutralized by a hero and legendary Pokémon, an event celebrated today by the Rainbow Cup festival.
The characters
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| Ben or Summer | The hero, a Ranger from the Union; the other becomes their partner |
| Rand | Oblivia’s one and only Chief Ranger |
| Leanne | His wife, a renowned archaeologist |
| Nema | Their daughter, a young scientist, who upgrades the Capture Styler several times |
| Booker | An old man from Cocona Village, the first resident you meet |
| Sven | Head of public relations for the Ranger Union, who sails aboard the Ranger Union ship |
| Professor Hastings | The creator of the Capture Styler, seen in memories and certain quests |
The adversaries
- The Pokémon Pinchers capture Pokémon with a Control Glove to resell them. Their henchmen obey two leaders, Blue Eye and Red Eye, who are in turn led by Purple Eye.
- The Tea Party, four retired former thieves, Cheron, Hocus, Froufrou and Edward, is the Pokémon Pinchers’ supreme authority. It is looking for the Armor Guardians’ Golden Armor.
Multiplayer mode
New to this entry, a multiplayer mode lets up to four Rangers play at the same time, with other players or with Rangers controlled by the console. It is unlocked during the story, with the objective “Investigate the old mansion!”
