Grand Trial 2

Ready for the Grand Trial 2 in Pokémon Sun and Moon? Learn Olivia's Pokémon, their weaknesses, and the best strategies to defeat her and earn Rockium Z!

Alright, you've made it to the second Grand Trial! This one's against Olivia, the Island Kahuna. She's a tough one, specializing in Rock-type Pokémon, so you'll want to have a solid plan before you step into the arena.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Nosepass — Level 26, Rock-type. Weak to Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Steel. Knows Spark and Thunder Wave.
• Boldore — Level 26, Rock-type. . Knows Mud Slap and has Sturdy (can't be KO'd in one hit).
• Lycanroc (Midnight Form) — Level 27, Rock-type. . Knows Bite and holds Rockium Z.

Olivia's Strategy & Tips:

• Olivia has Full Heals and Super Potions, so be prepared for her to heal up her Pokémon.
• Nosepass can be a real pain for Water-types with Spark and Thunder Wave. If you have a Ground-type, now's the perfect time to send it out!
• Boldore's Mud Slap isn't super damaging, but it can really mess with your accuracy, making it harder to land your own attacks. Plus, its Sturdy ability means you can't just one-shot it.
• Lycanroc is Olivia's ace. It's fast and hits hard with Bite, which can cause flinching. Since it's her last Pokémon and holds Rockium Z, make sure your team members that resist Rock-type moves (like Fighting, Steel, and Ground types) are ready to go.

If you manage to defeat Olivia, you'll earn the coveted Rockium Z! This is huge, as it allows your Pokémon to use powerful Z-Moves. Plus, you'll now be able to command Pokémon up to Level 50 without them disobeying you. This means you can finally use that powerful Ash-Greninja if you got it from the demo!

After the battle, you'll be directed outside. Your next destination is Hano Grand Resort. Something about the Aether Foundation has been mentioned, and it sounds like it's time to investigate!