Discover which Pokémon are exclusive to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, including version-specific Pokémon and returning Pokémon not found in Sun and Moon.
This guide details the Pokémon that are exclusive to either Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Ultra Moon. This includes Pokémon that debuted in Sun and Moon, new Pokémon introduced in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, returning Pokémon not available in Sun and Moon, and Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Ultra Warp Ride.
New to Sun and Moon
These Pokémon debuted in Sun and Moon and can only be found in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The exclusivity rules are the same in Sun and Moon.
| Exclusive to Ultra Sun | Exclusive to Ultra Moon |
| Passimian | Oranguru |
| Turtonator | Drampa |
| Vulpix (Alolan) | Sandshew (Alolan) |
| Ninetales (Alolan) | Sandslash (Alolan) |
| Solgaleo | Lunala |
| Buzzwole | Pheromosa |
| Kartana | Celesteela |
New to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
These Pokémon only exist in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. You will need access to both games to obtain all of them. Fortunately, two of each Pokémon can be found per game.
| Exclusive to Ultra Sun | Exclusive to Ultra Moon |
| Blacephalon | Stakataka |
Returning Pokémon in Sun and Moon
These Pokémon were found in previous games and can be caught in Sun and Moon. You can also trade with Sun and Moon or use Pokémon Bank to obtain them.
| Exclusive to Ultra Sun | Exclusive to Ultra Moon |
| Cottonee | Petilil |
| Whimsicott | Lilligant |
| Rufflet | Vullaby |
| Braviary | Mandibuzz |
Returning Pokémon in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
These Pokémon were found in previous games, could not be caught in Sun and Moon, but can be caught in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. You can use Pokémon Bank or trade between these games.
| Exclusive to Ultra Sun | Exclusive to Ultra Moon |
| Houndour | Electrike |
| Houndoom | Manectric |
| Golett | Baltoy |
| Golurk | Claydol |
| Clauncher | Skrelp |
| Clawitzer | Dragalge |
Legendary Pokémon in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Legendary Pokémon from previous games can be captured via the Ultra Warp Ride mini-game. If you lack a trade partner, you can try looking for these Pokémon in older games.
| Exclusive to Ultra Sun | Exclusive to Ultra Moon |
| Raikou | Entei |
| Ho-oh | Lugia |
| Latios | Latias |
| Groudon | Kyogre |
| Dialga | Palkia |
| Heatran | Regigigas |
| Tornadus | Thundurus |
| Reshiram | Zekrom |
| Xerneas | Yveltal |
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