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In the [[bp:Generation IV|Generation IV]] handheld Pokémon games; a 'Mystery Zone' (Japanese: '''なぞのばしょ''' ''Mystery Place'') in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum, or (Japanese: '''----''') in Pokémon HeartgoldHeartGold and SoulsilverSoulSilver refers to any of several hundredmany areas which act as [[placeholder|placeholders]] in between multiple areas normally accessible within the game. These maps also correspond with tunnels in the underground which are normally inaccessible without the player moving around first.

Essentially the 'Mystery Zones' act as error handlers for the undefined areas surrounding real routes or as fillers when considering Sinnoh as two large maps being the normal areas and the underground. When a player travels through a Mystery Zone he or she is unable to open the menu or even operate the touch screen; therefore it could be suggested a blank map is used to ensure that the player cannot open the menu before they even proceed past the title screen.

These areas are most commonly seen consisting of either blank space, several rows of trees, water or any combination of these features. Whilst in the Mystery Zone the music for Routes 206, 207, 208 and 211 usually plays; however the Mystery Zone plays a [[Unused music|slightly off-key version]] of these routes. This music corresponds to its own unique variable and is normally never used in game. In HG/SSHeartGold and SoulSilver, the [[bulbapedia:Johto Route 29|Route 29]] theme is played instead.