Beat Game Freak Staff in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Q: How to beat Morimoto and Iwao in Pokémon USUM?

This is a Double Battle against Morimoto and Iwao. Morimoto leads with Gengar, followed by Machamp and Dragonite. Iwao counters with Kecleon, Ambipom, and Blissey. Focus on exploiting type weaknesses and managing their unique abilities.

Q: What is the reward for beating GAME FREAK staff in Pokémon USUM?

This is a Double Battle against Morimoto and Iwao. Morimoto leads with Gengar, followed by Machamp and Dragonite. Iwao counters with Kecleon, Ambipom, and Blissey. Focus on exploiting type weaknesses and managing their unique abilities.

Q: How to get the Shiny Charm in Pokémon USUM?

This is a Double Battle against Morimoto and Iwao. Morimoto leads with Gengar, followed by Machamp and Dragonite. Iwao counters with Kecleon, Ambipom, and Blissey. Focus on exploiting type weaknesses and managing their unique abilities.

Q: What Pokémon do Morimoto and Iwao use in Pokémon USUM?

This is a Double Battle against Morimoto and Iwao. Morimoto leads with Gengar, followed by Machamp and Dragonite. Iwao counters with Kecleon, Ambipom, and Blissey. Focus on exploiting type weaknesses and managing their unique abilities.

Q: How to get the Oval Charm in Pokémon USUM?

This is a Double Battle against Morimoto and Iwao. Morimoto leads with Gengar, followed by Machamp and Dragonite. Iwao counters with Kecleon, Ambipom, and Blissey. Focus on exploiting type weaknesses and managing their unique abilities.

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Alright, so you've made it to the Game Freak offices in-game, and guess what? You get to battle some of the actual developers! It's Morimoto, the battle planner, and Iwao, the director. No big deal, right? They've got a pretty solid team, so let's break down who you're up against and how to take 'em down.

Walkthrough

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Morimoto's Gengar (Level 57, Ghost/Poison): This thing is fast and hits hard with Special Attack. It'll likely use Shadow Ball and Sludge Bomb for STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), plus Dark Pulse to try and flinch you. Your best bet here is to use a strong Ground or Dark-type Pokémon.
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Morimoto's Machamp (Level 57, Fighting): Machamp has high Attack but is slow. Watch out for its No Guard Ability – it means its attacks never miss, and neither do yours against it! It's packing Dynamic Punch for STAB and confusion, Stone Edge to deal with Flying-types, and Poison Jab for Fairy-types. A Psychic-type Pokémon is your ideal counter here.
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Morimoto's Dragonite (Level 57, Dragon/Flying): This Dragonite is a powerhouse with great Attack and overall stats. It can unleash Draco Meteor and Hurricane for STAB, though Draco Meteor lowers its Special Attack afterward. It also has Blizzard and Thunder to hit a variety of types. Ice or Fairy-types are recommended, but be careful of its Multiscale Ability, which halves damage from the first hit.
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Iwao's Kecleon (Level 56, Normal): Kecleon has decent Attack and special bulk, but it's super slow. Its Protean Ability is the real threat here – it changes Kecleon's type to match the attack it last used. It can use Shadow Claw, Brick Break, Rock Slide, and Sucker Punch. The key is to hit it hard and fast with a physical attacker before it has a chance to change types and mess with your strategy.
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Iwao's Ambipom (Level 56, Normal): Ambipom has decent Attack and Speed, but isn't the tankiest. Its moveset includes Double Hit for STAB, Aerial Ace (which never misses), U-Turn for switching out, and Dual Chop. If you're using a Fighting-type, be extra cautious unless it's fast or bulky, as Ambipom can hit them hard. Rock or Steel-types might be safer choices.
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Iwao's Blissey (Level 56, Normal): Blissey is a massive special tank, but its offensive presence is pretty weak. It can use Dazzling Gleam to hit Fighting-types, and Fire Blast, Blizzard, and Thunder for coverage. Don't be too intimidated by Dazzling Gleam; your best bet is to just go all out with a strong Fighting-type or another physical attacker and punch it into oblivion.

Tips

Since this is a Double Battle, think about how your Pokémon can support each other. For example, a Pokémon that can hit multiple targets might be useful, or one that can set up stat boosts for its partner.
Pay close attention to Iwao's Kecleon. Its Protean ability can be tricky, so try to predict its type change or just overwhelm it quickly.
Morimoto's Machamp has No Guard, so be prepared for your own attacks to hit too! This can be good if you're using a super-effective move.

If you manage to defeat Morimoto and Iwao, you'll earn the Oval Charm! This is a fantastic item for Pokémon breeding, as it significantly increases the chances of finding an egg at the Paniola Ranch Nursery.
You can actually rematch them every day! While you won't get any more items, it's a great way to rack up experience points for your team.
After completing the individual island Pokédexes or the entire Alola Pokédex, chat with Iwao again. He'll give you a stamp for your Trainer Passport for each Pokédex completed.
And the ultimate prize: if you complete the entire Alola Pokédex, Iwao will reward you with the coveted Shiny Charm! This item dramatically increases your chances of finding Shiny Pokémon in the wild or from eggs, changing the odds from 1 in 4096 to 1 in 1365.
Finally, you'll also snag a Karate Gi Outfit (if you're playing as a male character) or a Pokémon Center Nurse Outfit (if you're playing as a female character).

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