US/UM Confirmed Information Thread (Updated Nov. 2nd)

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The Alola Region

Ominous Dark Clouds are spreading in the sky above the Alola region in USUM. New buildings and landscapes will appear in these games.

Above are some examples of new areas that can be found in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

A new location in USUM is Ultra Megalopolis, a world that has had its light stolen by Necrozma. Within this world is a mysterious tower-like building that shines with brilliant light.
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New and Returning Pokémon

More than 400 Pokémon will appear in USUM, including new Pokémon and Pokémon from other generations that weren't present in the previous games.

New Pokémon

Three new Ultra Beasts appear in USUM.

UB Burst is Fire/Ghost-type and has the Ability Beast Boost. Furthermore, it can learn the new Fire-type special move Mind Blown, which sacrifices half of its maximum HP to deal damage. UB Burst is exclusive to Ultra Sun.

UB Assembly is Rock/Steel-type and has the Ability Beast Boost. It is exclusive to Ultra Moon.

UB Adhesive is Poison-type and also has the Ability Beast Boost.

Returning Pokémon

Some Pokémon from older games will return. The ones shown so far that weren't in Sun and Moon can be seen above in their fully evolved form.

Version Exclusives

As always when a Pokémon game as two versions, USUM will have version exclusives. In the image above are the version exclusives known so far.

The legendary Pokémon you encounter while traveling through Ultra Wormholes also differ per version.

In Ultra Sun you can encounter:
Ho-Oh, Raikou, Groudon, Latios, Dialga, Heatran, Reshiram, Tornadus, Xerneas

In Ultra Moon you can encounter:
Lugia, Entei, Kyogre, Latias, Palkia, Regigigas, Zekrom, Thundurus, Yveltal
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New Forms

Necrozma has two alternate forms it gains when it takes over Solgaleo or Lunala. When taking over Solgaleo it becomes Dusk Mane Necrozma (Psychic/Steel), and can use Solgaleo's signature move, Sunsteel Strike. When taking over Lunala, it becomes Dawn Wings Necrozma (Psychic/Ghost), and can use Lunala's signature move, Moongeist Beam. It keeps the Ability Prism Armor in both forms.

Lycanroc has a new form, called the Dusk Form. It is Rock-type and has the Ability Tough Claws. Furthermore, it can learn both Accelerock and Counter. Only Rockruff that have the Ability Own Tempo can evolve into this form. It evolves into Dusk Form when leveled up between 5 pm and 5:59 pm, starting at level 25.

A Rockruff with the Abiity Own Tempo will be available for USUM via Nintendo Network from Nov. 17, 2017 to Jan. 10, 2018. Normal Rockruff can't have this Ability.

A new cap-wearing Pikachu, the I Choose You Cap Pikachu, will appear in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. It will be available via QR Code, like Magearna in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
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Characters

The look of the main characters' outfits has changed from the first trip through the Alola region.

Hau and Lillie return as your friends. However, you'll see a new side of them in these games.

Kahili and Ryuki return in USUM and both seem to get a larger role, though it's still unclear what exactly this role will be.

A new group appears in USUM, called the Ultra Recon Squad. They use the Ultra Beast UB Adhesive in battle. The members that play a central role depend on the version of the game; Zossie and Dulse in Ultra Sun (left image), and Soliera and Phyco in Ultra Moon (right image).

Another villainous organization appears in USUM, named Team Rainbow Rocket. It's made up of the bosses from past Pokémon games, with Giovanni as their boss. You and your allies will have to square off against what might be your greatest challenge yet!
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The Island Challenge

The Island Challenge returns in USUM with upgraded and new trials.

Trial Captains

Mallow and Mina are returning as Trial Captains, and this time Mina will actually have a trial! It's shown that all Trial Captains from the previous game return too.

Totem Pokémon

Totem Marowak is a new Totem Pokémon appearing during the trials. It seems to replace Totem Salazzle in the Wela Volcano Park trial. A returning Totem Pokémon is Totem Lurantis.

Kahunas

Hala is returning as a kahuna in these games.
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New Moves

Mind Blown is a new special Fire-type move that inflicts damage while the user loses half of its maximum HP. It can be learned by UB Burst.

Photon Geyser is a new special Psychic-type move that only Necrozma and its forms can learn. It compares the user's Attack and Sp. Atk stats, and deals damage according to whichever is higher.
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New Z-Moves

Instead of a Z-Ring, in USUM the player will receive a Z-Power Ring, which can use even more varieties of Z-Moves.

Kommo-o is the first to receive a new exclusive Z-Move in USUM, called Clangorous Soulblaze. It can be used if it holds a Kommonium Z and knows the move Clanging Scales. It is a Dragon-type move that damages all opposing Pokémon and then raises the user's Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by one stage each.

Lycanroc also receives its own exclusive Z-Move, called Splintered Stormshards. When used, it removes all terrain from the field. Each form of Lycanroc can use it, as long as it knows Stone Edge and has the exclusive Z-Crystal, Lycanium-Z.

Searing Sunraze Smash is a new Steel-type Z-Move that can be used by Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Necrozma, if it knows the move Sunsteel Strike and holds a Solganium Z. This move does damage while ignoring any effects of the target's Ability.

Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom is a new Ghost-type Z-Move that can be used by Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma, if it knows Moongeist Beam and holds a Lunalium Z. This move also does damage while ignoring any effects of the target's Ability.​

 

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New Features

USUM will have new features that weren't present in Sun and Moon.

Alola Photo Club

There’s a new gameplay feature in USUM, called the Alola Photo Club. It allows you to take pictures of your character with the Pokémon in your party. You can open this feature by visiting a photo studio. In some cases you can take pictures without visiting a studio, like when a special Pokémon evolves.

While taking pictures you can dress up your character, make various poses, choose various lenses and background, zoom in and out, and move the characters. After taking a picture, the photo can be decorated with various frames and stickers. The photo can also be shown to other players through communication features.

Taking a photo with a Pokémon will increase their affection.

Mantine Surf

Mantine Surf is a new feature that lets you travel between islands on the back of a Mantine. While surfing, you can also pull of various tricks to receive points.

Ultra Wormhole Traveling

By riding on the back of Solgaleo or Lunala, you'll now be able to travel through Ultra Wormholes. This lets you visit many different worlds, including the home worlds of the Ultra Beasts and Ultra Megalopolis.

You'll also be able to find and catch all Legendary Pokémon from past games here, though they differ depending on which version of the game you're playing. Some of them only appear when specific Pokémon are in your party:

Suicune (with Raikou and Entei present)
Rayquaza (with Groudon and Kyogre present)
Giratina (with Dialga and Palkia present)
Kyurem (with Reshiram and Zekrom present)
Landorus (with Tornadus and Thundurus present)

New Rotom Dex Features

Rotom Dex returns in USUM, but now with more features, which you can unlock by deepening your bond with it. This is done by communicating with it, eg. by answering multiple choice questions it asks, like how your trial went.

One of the new features you can unlock is Roto Loto, which lets you get special Rotom Powers. These come in different varieties, some increase your Exp. Points or prize money, while others make it easier to catch Pokémon or have other effects. You can choose to use these powers from your bag whenever you'd like.

Rotom's Z-Power is another new feature it has. This lets you use a second Z-Move in battle, while normally only one is allowed.

The Battle Agency

The Battle Agency is a new battle facility where you can take part in Single Battles using rental Pokémon. You can use three of these Pokémon to try to defeat the three Pokémon in your opponent's team. The Pokémon you can rent will increase the more you battle with players around you or on the internet.

Totem Stickers

Throughout Alola you'll find Totem Stickers that glitter and shine in the field. Collect them to be able to get a huge totem-like Pokémon for your team. The totem-like Pokémon you can get differ based on the version you play. Eg. you can get Lurantis in Ultra Sun or Salazzle in Ultra Moon.

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Events

Players can obtain a special Rockruff that evolves into Dusk Form Lycanroc via Nintendo Network from November 17, 2017 to January 10, 2018. This Rockruff evolves into Dusk Form Lycanroc by leveling up between 5 and 5:59 pm, starting at level 25; it cannot evolve into the other forms of Lycanroc.

This Rockruff holds a Focus Band, has the Ability Own Tempo, and knows the moves Tackle, Bite, Fire Fang and Happy Hour in Ultra Sun and the moves Tackle, Bite, Thunder Fang and Happy Hour in Ultra Moon.

A new cap-wearing Pikachu, the I Choose You Cap Pikachu, will be available via QR Code in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Moon. In Japan, the QR Code will appear on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disk that will be given away at screenings of the movie Pokémon the Movie 20: I Choose You!.​