Pokemon Sun and Moon Complete Guide (5 Sections) | AntMag

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Welcome to the Alola region! In Pokémon Sun and Moon, you'll embark on a journey across tropical islands, taking on the unique Island Challenge instead of traditional Gyms. You'll battle Totem Pokémon, master new Z-Moves, and explore vibrant cities and routes on your quest to become the Island Champion.

This guide is your essential companion for navigating Alola. We'll provide detailed walkthroughs for every route, city, and trial, offer tips for mastering Pokémon abilities, and help you overcome challenging Totem Pokémon battles. Get ready to catch 'em all and conquer the Island Challenge!

How to Use This FAQ

Hey there, future Alola champion! So you've stumbled upon our guide for Pokémon Sun and Moon, and maybe you're wondering how to get the most out of it. Think of me as your friendly guide, showing you the ropes so you can find exactly what you need without getting lost. It's pretty straightforward, so let's dive in!

First off, take a look at the top-right corner of the guide. You'll see a few handy icons there:

The Ribbon Icon: This is your bookmark button! If you're logged into GameFAQs, clicking this lets you save the guide. You can then easily access it later from your 'My Games' settings. Super useful for coming back to specific sections later.
The Magnifying Glass Icon: This is your best friend for finding super specific stuff. Click it, and a search bar will pop up. Type in whatever you're looking for – maybe a specific item name, an area, or even a Pokémon's name – and it'll show you every single place that term appears in the guide. Seriously, use this if you're hunting for something particular!
The Three Horizontal Lines Icon: This opens up the Table of Contents. It’s like a master list of everything in the guide, broken down into major sections and even smaller subsections. If you want to jump to the main walkthrough, the Pokédex, or even our contact info, this is the place to go.

Honestly, using the magnifying glass and the table of contents will save you SO much time. This guide is pretty massive, and you don't want to be scrolling endlessly trying to find that one piece of info. A few clicks and you're there!

One other thing to keep in mind: GameFAQs splits guides into pages, usually around 50KB each. It's just how the site works, not something we authors choose. If you'd rather have the whole thing on one long page, just scroll to the very bottom of any page and click the 'View as Single Page' link. Easy peasy.

And hey, if you ever need to reach out to us with questions or feedback, all the details are in the 'Legalities & Contact' section. We'd love to hear from you!

A Must-Read Before the Basics

Hey there! So you're diving into Pokémon Sun and Moon, awesome! Before you get too deep, let's chat about the 'Basics' section of this guide. Think of it as a heads-up on what you're getting into.

The Table of Contents for the 'Basics' is pretty packed, especially with info that's super useful if you're into the competitive side of Pokémon. I've included some bits on Controls and Save Data because, honestly, those are the things most players look up first. The rest? Stuff like how to navigate menus and such? That's all covered in the game's own e-manual, so you're covered there.

This guide's 'Basics' section goes a bit deeper, looking at the game from a few angles: the nitty-gritty mechanics (like how damage is calculated), the competitive scene (how to really play well against other skilled players), or a mix of both. Quick heads-up: If you're not planning on battling others competitively or spending a ton of time in the Battle Tree, you can probably skip these sections. They're not essential for just enjoying the main story.

I've heard some folks find the 'Basics' section a bit lengthy, so remember, you don't *have* to read it all. It's there if you want to really dig into the game's mechanics or strategies, or if you're just curious about some trivia. If your goal is just to play through the story, the e-manual is your best friend for the fundamental stuff.

Don't worry, though! We've also got a full walkthrough that'll guide you through the game's plot, step-by-step, without needing all that technical info.

Controls

Hey there! So you're diving into the Alola region with Pokémon Sun and Moon? Awesome! Let's get you up to speed on how to actually play the game. It's pretty straightforward once you know what each button does, so let's break it down. Think of this as your cheat sheet so you don't have to guess what does what.

The game gives you a handy table, but I'll walk you through it so it makes sense in context. We'll cover moving around, interacting with the world, and even some battle specifics. Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it looks!

Button	Resultant Effects
D-Pad	Move cursors in menus.
Circle Pad	Move your character. You move faster the further your Circle Pad is tilted. Also used to move around the viewfinder when using the Poké Finder.
A Button	Confirm choices, speak with people, investigate the tile you're facing, and take pictures with the Poké Finder.
B Button	Decline choices, exit menus, hold and use with the Circle Pad to run, and press during Pokémon evolution to cancel said evolution (though not all evolutions can be canceled). You'll also use it with the Circle Pad to activate a Poké Ride Pokémon's special ability, like Tauros' dash or Stoutland's item-finding.
X Button	Open the main menu. Also lets you see what individual Pokémon can do in the Poké Ride menu.
Y Button	Open a menu to choose a registered Key Item for quick use, or hotkey to use Pokéballs in battle. You can also open the Poké Ride function with this.
L Button	Used to quickly go through item lists. During battle, hold and tap a move in the move selection menu to see its data.
R Button	Also used to quickly go through item lists. You'll use this for taking pictures with the Poké Finder too.
Start Button	Opens a menu.
Select Button	N/A

Just a heads-up, some of these functions can also be handled by the Touch Screen or gyro sensors, so don't be afraid to experiment a little! Knowing these controls will make your journey through Alola so much smoother.

Save Data & Erasure

This section covers managing your save file in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Like previous titles, these games only allow one save file per cartridge or digital download. The save file is updated when you manually choose to save in the field, except during the end credits and a few other specific instances. It is highly recommended to save often, typically after reaching each new town, to prevent data loss, especially if your 3DS/2DS battery is low.

This guide is particularly useful for those purchasing used copies of the game. While older Pokémon games allowed easy new game starts by simply saving over a new file, Pokémon Sun and Moon, like some other recent titles, have implemented file protection. This prevents accidental or intentional deletion of save files by younger players or others.

To delete the current save file and start a new game, hold Up, B, and X simultaneously as the game boots up from the Home Menu. On-screen instructions will guide you through the process.

Version Exclusives

Similar to other paired Pokémon titles, Pokémon Sun and Moon feature version-exclusive Pokémon. The following Pokémon can only be found in their respective versions:

Pokémon Sun Exclusives	Pokémon Moon Exclusives
Vulpix	Sandshrew
Ninetales	Sandslash
Cottonee	Petilil
Whimsicott	Lilligant
Rufflet	Vullaby
Lycanroc (Midday Forme)	Lycanroc (Midnight Forme)
Passimian	Oranguru
Turtonator	Drampa
Buzzwole	Pheoromosa
Solgaleo	Lunala