Rematch with Hala

Ready for a rematch with Kahuna Hala in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon? Get the lowdown on his powerful Fighting-type team and the best counters to use.

Alright, so you've made it to the postgame and you're looking to challenge Hala again? He's beefed up his team since your last encounter, so you'll need to come prepared. This rematch is all about his powerful Fighting-type Pokémon, so let's break down who you'll be facing and how to take them down.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Hariyama (Level 63, Fighting): High HP and Attack, but generally poor stats elsewhere. Weak to Flying. Can use Fake Out for a flinch, Close Combat, Knock Off, and Heavy Slam.
• Machamp (Level 63, Fighting): Great Attack and decent bulk, but slow. Weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Can use Cross Chop, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, and Ice Punch.
• Bewear (Level 63, Normal/Fighting): Similar to Hariyama. Weak to Fire, Flying, Fighting, and Fairy. Its Fluffy Ability reduces damage from contact moves but makes it vulnerable to Fire. Has Hammer Arm, Brutal Swing, Shadow Claw, and Dragon Claw.
• Poliwrath (Level 63, Water/Fighting): Well-balanced stats but slow. Weak to Grass, Electric, and Flying. Can use Waterfall, Brick Break, Poison Jab, and Payback.
• Crabominable (Level 63, Fighting/Ice): Huge Attack, but very slow. Weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Has Ice Hammer, Close Combat, Stone Edge, and Earthquake. It also has a Fightium Z.

Strategy:

• Against Hariyama: Flying-types are your best bet here. Its Fake Out can be annoying, but if you can power through it, you should be able to take it down relatively easily.
• Against Machamp: Psychic and Fairy-types will resist its STAB moves and most of its coverage. Flying-types are also a good option. Be wary of its elemental punches, which can hit a variety of common types hard.
• Against Bewear: Fire-types are super effective due to its Fighting typing and its Fluffy ability, which makes it weak to Fire. Flying and Fairy types are also good choices.
• Against Poliwrath: Grass, Electric, and Flying-types will have a field day with Poliwrath. Watch out for Poison Jab if you're planning to use a Fairy-type.
• Against Crabominable: This is another one where Psychic and Fairy-types shine. Its Ice typing means it hits Flying-types hard with Ice Hammer, but Flying-types still resist its Fighting STAB. Be careful of Stone Edge and Earthquake, which can also threaten Flying-types.

Focus on building a team that can cover these weaknesses. Having a strong Psychic-type like Alakazam or a Fairy-type like Gardevoir will be incredibly useful throughout this battle. Good luck!