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The '''island challenge''' (Japanese: '''島めぐり''' ''island-visiting'') is a rite of passage for burgeoning [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. Trainers can partake in these rites once they turn 11.<ref>[[Hala/Quotes|Hala]]: "''The island challenge Kukui spoke of... It is a journey to overcome your own limitations, as you travel to the far corners of Alola and meet with others along the path. It is the great adventure that children in the Alola region embark upon, along with their Pokémon, once they reach 11 years of age!''" ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref> The island challenge involves traveling through each of the four major islands of Alola and completing various '''trials''' (Japanese: '''試練''' ''trial'') on each. The goal of those taking the island challenge is to become the strongest Trainer, known as the island challenge champion. | |||
The '''island challenge''' (Japanese: '''島めぐり''' ''island-visiting'') is a rite of passage for burgeoning [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. Trainers can partake in these rites | |||
Participants in the island challenge are given an island challenge amulet to identify them. The island challenge consists of | ==History== | ||
[[File:Key island challenge amulet Sprite.png|thumb|left|The island challenge amulet]] | |||
Participants in the island challenge are given an island challenge amulet to identify them. These participants are called '''trial-goers'''. The island challenge consists of several trials on each of the Alola region's four islands, with each usually headed by a [[Trial Captain]]. Trials are not limited to [[Pokémon battle]]s; they may involve finding designated [[item]]s or a test of knowledge, among other tasks. Trials are all difficult tasks that require Trainers to prove themselves. To complete the trial, the Trainer must defeat a [[Totem Pokémon]] in an [[SOS Battle]], which allows the Totem Pokémon to call an ally Pokémon to assist them. Some Totem Pokémon can call more than one ally. It is stated that there are 7{{sup/7|SM}}/8{{sup/7|USUM}} trials active at any given time, though not all of them may be presided over by a Trial Captain. | |||
The final trial on each island is called the '''grand trial''' (Japanese: '''大試練''' ''grand trial''). In the grand trial, the Trainer must battle the [[ | The final trial on each island is called the '''grand trial''' (Japanese: '''大試練''' ''grand trial''). In the grand trial, the Trainer must battle the [[island kahuna]]. If they complete an island's grand trial, they are recognized as having cleared all of that island's trials and can move on to the next island. Clearing each trial rewards the trial-goer with a stamp on their {{ga|Trainer Card|Trainer Passport}}. | ||
Previously, after a trial-goer had completed all four of their grand trials, they were tasked to fight all four of the island kahuna in a row on top of [[Mount Lanakila]], similar to that of an [[Elite Four]] found in other regions. A trial-goer who has finished their island challenge and defeated all four kahuna in this final trial is called an '''island challenge champion'''. Unlike the {{pkmn|Champion}}s found in [[Pokémon League]]s, there can be multiple island challenge champions. [[Kahili]] is one of these island challenge champions who have previously finished their island challenge. During the story of {{game4|SMUSUM}}, Alola gets its own {{al|Pokémon League}} building and Elite Four, retiring this part of the island challenge. | |||
In Alola legend, the island challenge was inspired by the events of {{ga|Necrozma}} being defeated by the hero and the [[guardian deities]], using the [[Z-Power]] and [[Sparkling Stone]]s scattered throughout the islands. This series of events is repeated through the plot of {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Trial Captains are known to have previously completed their own island challenge before getting their position offered by the kahuna of the island. | |||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
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* [[Trial Captain]]: [[Ilima]] | * [[Trial Captain]]: [[Ilima]] | ||
* Trial site: [[Verdant Cavern]] | * Trial site: [[Verdant Cavern]] | ||
* [[Totem Pokémon]]: {{p|Gumshoos}}{{sup/7|SUS}}, | * [[Totem Pokémon]]: {{p|Gumshoos}}{{sup/7|SUS}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raticate}}{{sup/7|MUM}} | ||
* Reward: [[Normalium Z]] | * Reward: [[Normalium Z]] | ||
====Grand trial==== | ====Grand trial==== | ||
In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island Kahuna]] [[Hala]]. | In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Hala]]. | ||
* Trial site: [[Iki Town]] | * Trial site: [[Iki Town]] | ||
* Reward: [[Fightinium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Melemele Trial Completion stamp]] | * Reward: [[Fightinium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Melemele Trial Completion stamp]] | ||
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====Kiawe's trial==== | ====Kiawe's trial==== | ||
In this trial, three pairs of dances are performed, and the player has to identify what is different between each pair, battling two | In this trial, three pairs of dances are performed, and the player has to identify what is different between each pair, battling two {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}} and a {{tc|Hiker}} in between dances. | ||
* [[Trial Captain]]: [[Kiawe]] | * [[Trial Captain]]: [[Kiawe]] | ||
* Trial site: [[Wela Volcano Park]] | * Trial site: [[Wela Volcano Park]] | ||
* [[Totem Pokémon]]: {{p|Salazzle}}{{sup/7|SM}}, | * [[Totem Pokémon]]: {{p|Salazzle}}{{sup/7|SM}}, {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Marowak}}{{sup/7|USUM}} | ||
* Reward: [[Firium Z]] | * Reward: [[Firium Z]] | ||
====Mallow's trial==== | ====Mallow's trial==== | ||
In this trial, the player has to find ingredients hidden in the trial site, and battle some Pokémon, respectively two {{p|Fomantis}} and a {{p|Sudowoodo}} to retrieve them. However, there is a method to avoid battling the Pokémon in the [[Lush Jungle]]. After collecting all of them, they are used to create an aroma that lures the Totem | In this trial, the player has to find ingredients hidden in the trial site, and battle some Pokémon, respectively two {{p|Fomantis}} and a {{p|Sudowoodo}} to retrieve them. However, there is a method to avoid battling the Pokémon in the [[Lush Jungle]]. After collecting all of them, they are used to create an aroma that lures the Totem Pokémon. | ||
* [[Trial Captain]]: [[Mallow]] | * [[Trial Captain]]: [[Mallow]] | ||
* Trial site: [[Lush Jungle]] | * Trial site: [[Lush Jungle]] | ||
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====Grand trial==== | ====Grand trial==== | ||
In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island Kahuna]] [[Olivia]]. | In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Olivia]]. | ||
* Trial site: [[Ruins of Life]] | * Trial site: [[Ruins of Life]] | ||
* Reward: [[Rockium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Akala Trial Completion stamp]] | * Reward: [[Rockium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Akala Trial Completion stamp]] | ||
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In this trial in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player has to help Sophocles open a security door by answering several audio questions and fighting Pokémon in between. After answering the last question, the player battles the Totem Pokémon. After defeating the Totem Pokémon, [[Molayne]] will also congratulate the player and gift them with a [[Steelium Z]]. | In this trial in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player has to help Sophocles open a security door by answering several audio questions and fighting Pokémon in between. After answering the last question, the player battles the Totem Pokémon. After defeating the Totem Pokémon, [[Molayne]] will also congratulate the player and gift them with a [[Steelium Z]]. | ||
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player has to help Sophocles lure out the Totem Pokémon by lining up {{p|Charjabug}} together to power a {{p|Vikavolt}}-shaped machine, and battling | In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player has to help Sophocles lure out the Totem Pokémon by lining up {{p|Charjabug}} together to power a {{p|Vikavolt}}-shaped machine, and battling an {{p|Elekid}} and an {{p|Electabuzz}} between each power increase. | ||
* [[Trial Captain]]: [[Sophocles]] | * [[Trial Captain]]: [[Sophocles]] | ||
* Trial site: [[Hokulani Observatory]] | * Trial site: [[Hokulani Observatory]] | ||
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====Acerola's trial==== | ====Acerola's trial==== | ||
In this trial, the player has to take a photo of the Totem Pokémon in the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. After drawing the attention of the Totem Pokémon by photographing other Ghost-type Pokémon in the area, the player follows the Totem Pokémon to the back room and battles it after taking a photo of it. After photographing the other {{type|Ghost}} | In this trial, the player has to take a photo of the Totem Pokémon in the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart. After drawing the attention of the Totem Pokémon by photographing other Ghost-type Pokémon in the area, the player follows the Totem Pokémon to the back room and battles it after taking a photo of it. After photographing the other {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, a {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Haunter}}, and {{p|Gengar}}, respectively, will promptly attack the player. | ||
* [[Trial Captain]]: [[Acerola]] | * [[Trial Captain]]: [[Acerola]] | ||
* Trial site: [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]] | * Trial site: [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]] | ||
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====Grand trial==== | ====Grand trial==== | ||
In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island Kahuna]] [[Nanu]]. | In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Nanu]]. | ||
* Trial site: [[Malie City]] | * Trial site: [[Malie City]] | ||
* Reward: [[Darkinium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Ula'ula Trial Completion stamp]] | * Reward: [[Darkinium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Ula'ula Trial Completion stamp]] | ||
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====Grand trial==== | ====Grand trial==== | ||
In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island Kahuna]] [[Hapu]]. | In this grand trial, the player has to defeat [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Hapu]]. | ||
* Trial site: [[Vast Poni Canyon]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Exeggutor Island]]{{sup/7|USUM}} | * Trial site: [[Vast Poni Canyon]]{{sup/7|SM}}, [[Exeggutor Island]]{{sup/7|USUM}} | ||
* Reward: [[Groundium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Poni Trial Completion stamp]] | * Reward: [[Groundium Z]], [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Poni Trial Completion stamp]] | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File:SM010 Ash VS Hala dub.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing Hala in the Melemele grand trial]] | [[File:SM010 Ash VS Hala dub.png|thumb|250px|Ash facing Hala in the Melemele grand trial]] | ||
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the island challenge is a way for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to obtain [[Z-Crystal]]s, and it is said to have been created in order to raise Trainers to love and protect the islands of [[Alola]] as well as the [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who inhabit them, as explained in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''. The challenges are made up of lesser trials which must be passed before challenging the [[ | In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the island challenge is a way for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to obtain [[Z-Crystal]]s, and it is said to have been created in order to raise Trainers to love and protect the islands of [[Alola]] as well as the [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} who inhabit them, as explained in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''. The challenges are made up of lesser trials which must be passed before challenging the [[island kahuna]] in a grand trial. These trials are not presided by [[Trial Captain]]s, and trialgoers are able to freely challenge a [[Totem Pokémon]] without having someone providing guidance or supervising them. Most Totem Pokémon are said to follow the lead of their island's {{an|Guardian deities|guardian deity}}. | ||
All trials seen | All trials seen in the anime work similarly to the [[Vast Poni Canyon]] trial from the {{pkmn|games}}, with {{pkmn|Trainer}}s being rewarded by the Totem Pokémon itself if successful in {{pkmn|battle}}. However, [[Hala]] contradicts this by noting that it is rare for a Totem Pokémon to directly give the Z-Crystal to the Trainer themselves. Another difference lies in the fact that completing all trials in an island is not required for a battle with the island kahuna; Trainers will earn the right to face off against a kahuna after completing just one trial. | ||
Over the course of the | Over the course of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', {{Ash}} took the island challenge in conjunction with his studies at the [[Pokémon School]]. He competed in his first trial in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', when he cleared the [[Verdant Cavern]] trial, earning a [[Normalium Z]] from the Totem {{p|Gumshoos}} in the process. Since then, he also cleared the {{isl|Melemele}} grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', the [[Lush Jungle]] trial in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', the {{isl|Akala}} grand trial in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} trial in ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', the {{isl|Ula'ula}} grand trial in ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', and the {{isl|Poni}} grand trial in ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]''. | ||
{{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} have completed some trials as well. {{an|Kiawe}} completed [[Olivia]]'s grand trial on [[Akala Island]] prior to ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', receiving a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Firium Z]] as a reward. {{an|Lana}} completed the trial on [[Brooklet Hill]] in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]'' by defeating a Totem {{p|Wishiwashi}} in its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form]] with her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, receiving a [[Waterium Z]] from the Pokémon as a reward. In ''[[SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!]]'', Kiawe completed a trial set up for him by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}, earning a [[Flyinium Z]] from the guardian deity as a reward. In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', {{an|Mallow}} cleared a trial set up by {{an|Oranguru}}, receiving a [[Grassium Z]] from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} as a reward. | {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} have completed some trials as well. {{an|Kiawe}} completed [[Olivia]]'s grand trial on [[Akala Island]] prior to ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', receiving a [[Z-Ring]] and [[Firium Z]] as a reward. {{an|Lana}} completed the trial on [[Brooklet Hill]] in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]'' by defeating a Totem {{p|Wishiwashi}} in its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form]] with her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, receiving a [[Waterium Z]] from the Pokémon as a reward. In ''[[SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!]]'', Kiawe completed a trial set up for him by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}, earning a [[Flyinium Z]] from the guardian deity as a reward. In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', {{an|Mallow}} cleared a trial set up by {{an|Oranguru}}, receiving a [[Grassium Z]] from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} as a reward. | ||
In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', the final trial atop [[Mount Lanakila]] was acknowledged, but was said to have been long since abandoned. Unlike in the games, where this trial consisted of battling the four | In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', the final trial atop [[Mount Lanakila]] was acknowledged, but was said to have been long since abandoned. Unlike in the games, where this trial consisted of battling the four island kahunas in a row, this former trial simply involved a battle between those who had cleared their island challenge. | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Island challenge amulet Adventures.png|thumb|120px|An island challenge amulet in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Island challenge amulet Adventures.png|thumb|120px|An island challenge amulet in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}==== | |||
In ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', [[Hala]], [[Olivia]], and [[Nanu]] orchestrated a tournament to be held at an [[Iki Town]] festival. The winner of the tournament would be awarded an island challenge amulet and be given the task of doing the island challenge in order to calm the [[guardian deities]], who had been angered by [[Ultra Beast|something]]. In ''[[PASM06|The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer]]'', it was revealed that the last of people to take on the island challenge had been [[Professor Kukui]] and [[Molayne]], as Hala had been unable to find any worthy Trainers to take it on since then. In ''[[PASM07|The Final Match and a Surprising Finale!]]'', {{adv|Sun}} won the tournament and was awarded the amulet as the grand prize. | |||
Sun was given his first trial by [[Lana]], and was tasked with defeating the totem of [[Brooklet Hill]], a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form]] {{p|Wishiwashi}}. Eventually, he completed the trial by defeating the lead Wishiwashi, causing it to revert back into its component Solo Form Wishiwashi. | Sun was given his first trial by [[Lana]], and was tasked with defeating the totem of [[Brooklet Hill]], a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form]] {{p|Wishiwashi}}. Eventually, he completed the trial by defeating the lead Wishiwashi, causing it to revert back into its component Solo Form Wishiwashi. | ||
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Sun's second trial happened at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} and was given to him by [[Acerola]]. For the trial, Sun had to take a photo of the Totem {{p|Mimikyu}} inside. He eventually managed to calm it down and captured it, allowing him to take the photo and complete the trial. | Sun's second trial happened at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} and was given to him by [[Acerola]]. For the trial, Sun had to take a photo of the Totem {{p|Mimikyu}} inside. He eventually managed to calm it down and captured it, allowing him to take the photo and complete the trial. | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Horizon=== | ||
The island challenge has no age limit and is open to anyone of all ages. {{OBP|Akira|Horizon}} was seen completing a trial on [[Melemele Island]] by defeating a Totem {{p|Lucario}}, as well as completing Olivia's grand trial later on. | The island challenge has no age limit and is open to anyone of all ages. {{OBP|Akira|Horizon}} was seen completing a trial on [[Melemele Island]] by defeating a Totem {{p|Lucario}}, as well as completing Olivia's grand trial later on. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to the chief of the [[Seafolk Village|sea folk]], long ago, [[Exeggutor Island]] used to be a {{cat|trial sites|trial site}}. | * According to the chief of the [[Seafolk Village|sea folk]], long ago, [[Exeggutor Island]] used to be a {{cat|trial sites|trial site}}. | ||
* Although it is made clear that adults cannot take part in the island challenge, several adult NPCs are among the people who may attempt [[Ilima]]'s trial while the player is tasked with substituting for a {{tc|Trial Guide}} at {{rt|2|Alola}}. | * Although it is made clear that adults cannot take part in the island challenge{{fact}}, several adult NPCs are among the people who may attempt [[Ilima]]'s trial while the player is tasked with substituting for a {{tc|Trial Guide}} at {{rt|2|Alola}}. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* | * [[:Category:Episodes with trials]] | ||
==References== | |||
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