Guide to defeating Ghetsis and Giovanni in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, including their Pokémon teams, levels, types, and recommended strategies for each.
Walkthrough
- 1Battle Ghetsis: Ghetsis fields a team reminiscent of his Black and White lineup. His Pokémon and their weaknesses are as follows:
- Cofagrigus (Level 66, Ghost): Weak to Dark-types. Uses Shadow Ball, Dark Pulse, Will-O-Wisp.
- 2Bouffalant (Level 66, Normal): Weak to Fighting-types. Uses Head Charge, Earthquake, Poison Jab, Megahorn.
- 3Bisharp (Level 66, Dark/Steel): Weak to Fighting and Ground-types. Beware of its Defiant Ability. Uses Night Slash, Iron Head, Stone Edge, X-Scissor.
- 4Hydreigon (Level 66, Dark/Dragon): Weak to Fairy, Fighting, and Ice-types. Uses Dark Pulse, Dragon Pulse, Hyper Voice, Surf.
- 5Zekrom (Level 68, Dragon/Electric - Ultra Sun): Weak to Ground, Ice, and Fairy-types. Uses Bolt Strike, Dragon Claw, Hyper Voice, Zen Headbutt.
- 6Reshiram (Level 68, Dragon/Fire - Ultra Moon): Weak to Rock, Ground, and Dragon-types. Uses Blue Flare, Dragon Claw, Hyper Voice, Zen Headbutt.
- 7Battle Giovanni: Giovanni uses Pokémon from his Red and Blue gym battles, with Mega Evolutions for Mewtwo. His Pokémon and their weaknesses are:
- Dugtrio (Level 68, Ground): Weak to Grass-types. Uses Earthquake, Sucker Punch, Sandstorm, Stealth Rock.
- 8Nidoking (Level 68, Poison/Ground): Weak to Water and Ice-types. Uses Earthquake, Poison Jab, Throat Chop, Aqua Tail.
- 9Nidoqueen (Level 68, Poison/Ground): Weak to Water and Psychic-types. Uses Sludge Wave, Earth Power, Surf, Flamethrower.
- 10Rhyperior (Level 68, Rock/Ground): Weak to Water and Grass-types (4x damage). Uses Stone Edge, Earthquake, Thunder Punch, Megahorn.
- 11Mega Mewtwo X (Level 70, Psychic/Fighting - Ultra Sun): Weak to Fairy and Ghost-types. Uses Zen Headbutt, Drain Punch, Earthquake, Stone Edge.
- 12Mega Mewtwo Y (Level 70, Psychic - Ultra Moon): Weak to Ghost and Dark-types. Uses Psychic, Psystrike, Aura Sphere, Ice Beam.
- 13After the Battles: Upon defeating Giovanni, peace is restored to Alola. Wicke will reward you with 55 Big Nuggets, which can be sold for a total of 1,100,000 Poké Dollars.
Tips
- For Ghetsis's Hydreigon, Fairy-types are highly effective.
- For Zekrom, Ground-types are ideal as they resist its strongest move, Bolt Strike.
- For Reshiram, Rock-types are best to counter its powerful Blue Flare.
- For Giovanni's Mega Mewtwo X, Fairy-types are a safe bet, but ensure they are healthy.
- For Giovanni's Mega Mewtwo Y, Ghost-types have the best matchup.
- Ultra Necrozma is a strong choice against both forms of Giovanni's Mewtwo, as it resists their attacks.
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