

These changes include the Pokémon's type, design, height, and weight. Alolan forms are Pokémon from previous generations that went through several changes due to the climate of Alola. Wishiwashi (School Form) -type PokémonĪlolan forms are a brand new addition to the series.Ultra Beasts are certain group of Pokémon that come from an alternate universe, the Ultra Space.

Popplio -type Pokémon which evolves into Brionne and then into Primarina, gaining the secondary type.Litten -type Pokémon which evolves into Torracat and then into Incineroar, gaining the secondary type.Rowlet - / -type Pokémon which evolves into Dartrix and then into Decidueye, gaining the secondary type, replacing the type.There are many new features added in game, such as Z-Moves, Z-Crystals, Alolan forms of Pokémon of previous generations, The Rite of the Island Challenge, Hyper Training, and Poké Ride! The adventure starts in the Alola region, filled with beaches, tropical trees and water. The Alola criminal organization is Team Skull (although the Aether Foundation can also serve as a villainous team).The player character can face trials, which are guided by Trial Captains and battles with the Kahuna Leaders.The Town Map is possessed by Rotom as well. The Pokédex is now possessed by a Rotom.Pokémon-Amie has been updated to Pokémon Refresh.Both games are twelve hours apart for example, while Pokémon Sun's time matches the current time, Pokémon Moon is12 hours ahead.The Poké Finder, Festival Plaza, Battle Royale, and PokéPelago are added.Trade and battle with friends all over the world!Ĭare for your Pokémon and help them grow. Rock Smash be no more! 6.Are you ready to become a Pokémon trainer In the demo you'll get access to the lovely Taurus and a very snazzy riding outfit, who just happens to have a giant rock-smashing charge move.

With Pokémon Sun and Moon doing away with traditional HMs, instead you'll be smashing rocks and doing other HM-related stuff like flying using a new feature called Poké Ride. It's here that you can check how your Pokémon has been affected mid-battle, like heightened evasiveness, lowered defence or increased attack damage.Īnd of course, there's even better animations than ever before, with your avatar finally shown behind the Pokémon and various camera angles giving you a great overview of the arena. Then there's the little orange plus and minus symbols that appear next to your Pokémon during the battle. In the various Pokémon battles you'll encounter, take some time to study the new features that are available for every battle.įor example, before you choose your attack, tap the little "i" icon to take a look at what that attack does, the damage it deals and the effect it has on the opponent.
