Battle Formats

Discover the differences between Normal and Super modes, Single, Double, and Multi Battles, and the strict rules of Super mode in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon's Battle Tree.

Alright, let's talk about the Battle Tree in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon! It's the ultimate challenge, and to really conquer it, you need to understand the different ways you can battle there. Think of it like picking your favorite fighting style before a big tournament.

First off, there are two main modes: Normal and Super. When you first arrive, you'll only be able to jump into Normal mode. The cool thing about Normal mode is that your Pokémon aren't level-capped, and you can bring literally any Pokémon you want. So yeah, if you've got a super-powered Mega Rayquaza chilling in your box, now's your chance to let it shine and rack up wins quickly. Normal mode will cap you out at 20 battles, and after that, you'll get some Battle Points (BP) and be sent back to the start. It's a great way to grind BP if you're not quite ready for the Super mode grind.

Speaking of grinding, if you're just looking to earn BP, Normal mode is totally fine for that. But if you want the real challenge, Super mode is where it's at. In Super mode, your streak can theoretically go on forever, as long as you've got the skill to back it up!

Now, let's break down the types of battles you can choose from. You've got three main options:

• Single Battles: These are your bread and butter. If you've made it this far in the game, you know exactly how these work. Each trainer brings three Pokémon, and the last one standing wins. Pretty straightforward!
• Double Battles: These are also pretty standard. You and your opponent each bring four Pokémon, but you send out two at a time. This is where strategies that might not work in Singles, like using moves such as Wide Guard, can really shine and become super effective.
• Multi Battles: Think of these as Double Battles with a buddy. You and an AI partner, or even a real-life friend, each bring two Pokémon. You'll be fighting side-by-side against another pair of trainers. Initially, you'll team up with a Breeder, but here's a neat trick: every time you battle someone in the Battle Tree, you can pay 10 BP to Scout them. This means you can team up with some seriously cool characters, including fan favorites like Cynthia and Wally, and even Lillie!

Now, when you step into Super mode, things get a lot more serious. This is really the peak of the single-player experience in the game. First off, similar to the Battle Royal, there's a Level 50 cap. If your Pokémon are higher than Level 50, they'll be temporarily lowered to 50 for the battle – don't worry, it's not permanent! Pokémon below Level 50 won't get a boost, though.

On top of that, there are some team-building restrictions:

• You can't have two Pokémon with the same Pokédex number on your team.
• You also can't give duplicate hold items to your Pokémon. Get creative with your item choices!

Finally, and this is a big one, you're not allowed to use any Mythical Pokémon or the main