Pokг©mon Sun: And Moon

Several classic Generation I Pokémon adapted to Alola's unique ecology, resulting in new types and appearances, such as the Ice/Steel-type Alolan Sandshrew and the towering Alolan Exeggutor .

Released in 2016 for the Nintendo 3DS, introduced the seventh generation of the franchise, set in the tropical Alola region . Loosely based on Hawaii, Alola consists of four natural islands—Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni—and one artificial island, Aether Paradise. These games are notable for deviating from the long-standing series formula, most notably by replacing traditional Gyms with Island Trials and replacing HMs with Poké Ride . Key Features and Mechanics PokГ©mon Sun and Moon

Powerful, once-per-battle attacks triggered by Z-Crystals that can be used by any Pokémon, provided they know a move of the corresponding type. Several classic Generation I Pokémon adapted to Alola's

In a unique version-exclusive mechanic, Pokémon Moon operates 12 hours ahead of the system clock, often resulting in night-time gameplay during the player's actual day. These games are notable for deviating from the

A specialized Pokédex inhabited by a Rotom that provides a real-time map and a "Poké Finder" camera feature for taking photos of Pokémon in the wild. Story and Setting

The narrative follows a young trainer recently moved from the Kanto region who embarks on the . Along the way, players encounter: