Virbank City was a heavy industrial city in western Unova.
After more than a day of travel, Xia You, Cheryl, Dawn, and Makomo arrived in this seaside city built from steel, smoke, and shipping containers.
Hangars, docks, and waterways were everywhere throughout the city. In the northeast of the urban district, graffiti depicted a skull resembling Koffing above two crossed thighbones, and a group dressed like thugs constantly occupied the area.
The water in the city's channels looked somewhat murky, forming a stark contrast with the clear seawater outside. Everything indicated that this was a typical industrial city.
Of course, the city's most famous feature was not its industry, its Pokémon Gym, or even its bustling maritime transport. None of those things mattered to ordinary people. What truly drew the world's attention was the world-famous Pokéstar Studios, which accounted for more than half the world's film production-it was located right here!
Pokéstar Studios, whose full name was the Pokéstar Studios Film Studio, was the world's largest film and television production complex, where countless movie stars had made a name for themselves.
After entering the city, Xia You and the others walked along the streets toward the Pokémon Center, catching the scent of salty sea air mixed with machine oil on the breeze.
Looking at the luxury stores and all manner of trendy brands packed along both sides of the street, Dawn could not help marveling.
"Wow... so many stores... This place is completely different from the other cities!"
"Of course." Xia You chuckled. "The air might not be great, but this place really is a money pit. People here are very wealthy, and all these shops cater to the stars. You can find practically any famous brand in this city."
As someone who loved shopping and had a little money