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'''Pokémon Sun''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターサン''' ''Pocket Monsters Sun'') and '''Pokémon Moon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタームーン''' ''Pocket Monsters Moon'') are the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]] and are set in the [[Alola]] region. The games are available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
'''Pokémon Sun''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスターサン''' ''Pocket Monsters Sun'') and '''Pokémon Moon''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスタームーン''' ''Pocket Monsters Moon'') are the primary [[Core series|paired versions]] of [[Generation VII]] and are set in the [[Alola]] region. The games are available on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].


The games were announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, February 27, 2016, at 12 am JST by [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] through [[Nintendo Direct]]. The paired versions were released worldwide on November 18, 2016, except in Europe where they were released on November 23, 2016. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
The games were announced worldwide on the {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}} of the release of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, February 27, 2016, at 12 am JST by [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]] through [[Nintendo Direct]]. The paired versions were released worldwide on November 18, 2016, except in Europe where they were released on November 23, 2016. All copies of the game are playable in nine languages: Japanese, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
Pokémon Sun and Moon were followed in 2017 by {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, which are set in an alternate storyline.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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Unlike any other main games series, the game begins with a video call made by [[Professor Kukui]] to the {{player}}. Professor Kukui helps create a {{ga|Trainer Card|Trainer Passport}} for the player before the player and the mother move from [[Kanto]] to [[Alola]]. Meanwhile, at roughly the same time, [[Lillie|a young girl]] is seen escaping what seems to be a lab with {{p|Cosmog|an unidentified Pokémon}} in her bag. As she gets cornered by the workers in the area, the Pokémon teleports itself and the girl away from the lab and away from danger.
Unlike any other main games series, the game begins with a video call made by [[Professor Kukui]] to the {{player}}. Professor Kukui helps create a {{ga|Trainer Card|Trainer Passport}} for the player before they and the mother move from [[Kanto]] to [[Alola]]. Meanwhile, at roughly the same time, [[Lillie|a young girl]] is seen escaping what seems to be a lab with {{p|Cosmog|an unidentified Pokémon}} in her bag. As she gets cornered by the workers in the area, the Pokémon teleports itself and the girl away from the lab and away from danger.


Three months later, the player, along with the mother and {{p|Meowth}}, are enjoying their new home on [[Melemele Island]] as Professor Kukui enters their home and takes the player to meet the [[Island Kahuna|island kahuna]] in [[Iki Town]] to get his/her [[starter Pokémon]]. As they reach Iki Town, the kahuna is nowhere to be found, so Kukui sends the player to the [[Mahalo Trail]] in hopes of finding the kahuna. On the trail, the player spots the girl that escaped the lab and follows her to the Plank Bridge.
Three months later, the player, along with the mother and {{p|Meowth}}, are enjoying their new home on [[Melemele Island]] as Professor Kukui enters their home and takes the player to meet the [[island kahuna]] in [[Iki Town]] to get their [[first partner Pokémon]]. As they reach Iki Town, the kahuna is nowhere to be found, so Kukui sends the player to the [[Mahalo Trail]] in hopes of finding the kahuna. On the trail, the player spots the girl that escaped the lab and follows her to the Plank Bridge.


The Pokémon that the girl was holding escapes her bag as they reach the Plank Bridge, happy about the new environment it is in. Suddenly, a flock of {{p|Spearow}} attack the defenseless Pokémon, leaving the girl worrying and asking the player to save her friend [[Nebby]]. Even as the player had no Pokémon to battle the Spearow, the player rushes in and guards Nebby from harm before Nebby uses its power to destroy the bridge. Before the player and Nebby fall to their doom, {{p|Tapu Koko}} flies through the Spearow and bring the pair back to safely. Thankful for rescuing Nebby, the girl gives the player a {{key|VII|Sparkling Stone}} that appeared after Tapu Koko's departure.
The Pokémon that the girl was holding escapes her bag as they reach the Plank Bridge, happy about the new environment it is in. Suddenly, a flock of {{p|Spearow}} attack the defenseless Pokémon, leaving the girl worrying and asking the player to save her friend [[Nebby]]. Even as the player had no Pokémon to battle the Spearow, the player rushes in and guards Nebby from harm before Nebby uses its power to destroy the bridge. Before the player and Nebby fall to their doom, {{p|Tapu Koko}} flies through the Spearow and bring the pair back to safely. Thankful for rescuing Nebby, the girl gives the player a [[Sparkling Stone]] that appeared after Tapu Koko's departure.


The player and the girl then return to Iki Town and get greeted by Kukui. Kukui introduces the girl as his lab assistant, Lillie, before the kahuna, [[Hala]], returns from resolving a problem on the island. After Lillie explains the encounter she and the player had with Tapu Koko, Hala gets touched by the moment and gives the player the choice to choose {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, or {{p|Popplio}} as their starter Pokémon. After a short ceremony with the player and the new Pokémon, Kukui gives the player a [[Pokédex]] and sends him/her to the mother to show off the new Pokémon.
The player and the girl then return to Iki Town and get greeted by Kukui. Kukui introduces the girl as his lab assistant, [[Lillie]], before the kahuna, [[Hala]], returns from resolving a problem on the island. After Lillie explains the encounter she and the player had with Tapu Koko, Hala gets touched by the moment and gives the player the choice to choose {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, or {{p|Popplio}} as their first partner Pokémon. After a short ceremony with the player and the new Pokémon, Kukui gives the player a [[Pokédex]] and sends them to their mother to show off the new Pokémon.


Hala's grandson, [[Hau]], then appears in the town and challenges the player to a battle using the Pokémon that is weak to the player's starter. After the battle, Hala takes the player's sparkling stone and invites the player to a festival the following day. The next day, Kukui stops by the player's house again and takes him to {{rt|1|Alola}}  so he can teach him/her how to catch Pokémon. Kukui then lets the player train before going to the festival.
Hala's grandson, [[Hau]], then appears in the town and challenges the player to a battle using the Pokémon that is weak to the player's first partner Pokémon. After the battle, Hala takes the player's sparkling stone and invites the player to a festival the following day. The next day, Kukui stops by the player's house again and takes him to {{rt|1|Alola}}  so he can teach them how to catch Pokémon. Kukui then lets the player train before going to the festival.


At the festival, Hala and Kukui reveal that it is an event where Pokémon battles are held in honor of the [[Guardian deities|Guardian Pokémon]] in Alola. Hau and the player battle once again in honor of Tapu Koko, and this time the entire town watches, including Lillie, the player's mother and Meowth. After Tapu Koko approves of the battling, Hala returns the sparkling stone, which is now converted into a [[Z-Ring]]. Hala explains the Z-Ring's powers and the [[Z-Crystal]]s that can only be acquired by participating in the [[island challenge]], where the player must travel to all four of Alola's islands to become the island challenge champion. Afterwards, the player then returns home to prepare for the next day.
At the festival, Hala and Kukui reveal that it is an event where Pokémon battles are held in honor of the [[Guardian deities|Guardian Pokémon]] in Alola. Hau and the player battle once again in honor of Tapu Koko, and this time the entire town watches, including Lillie, the player's mother and Meowth. After Tapu Koko approves of the battling, Hala returns the sparkling stone, which is now converted into a [[Z-Ring]]. Hala explains the Z-Ring's powers and the [[Z-Crystal]]s that can only be acquired by participating in the [[island challenge]], where the player must travel to all four of Alola's islands to become the island challenge champion. Afterwards, the player then returns home to prepare for the next day.


The next day, Lillie visits the player and the two head to Kukui's lab. In the lab, Kukui upgrades the player's Pokédex into a [[Rotom Pokédex]] and explains more about the island challenge, which includes taking trials and getting recognized by each island kahuna. Before taking any trials, the player must attend the [[Pokémon academy|Trainers' School]] to learn the basics of battling. Luckily, the player is able to take on the teacher's assignments and the player is able to take [[Trial Captain|Captain]] [[Ilima]]'s trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. After beating the teacher in battle, Ilima invites the player to [[Hau'oli City]] after the player trains some more.
The next day, Lillie visits the player and the two head to Kukui's lab. In the lab, Kukui upgrades the player's Pokédex into a [[Rotom Pokédex]] and explains more about the island challenge, which includes taking trials and getting recognized by each island kahuna. Before taking any trials, the player must attend the {{al|Trainers' School}} to learn the basics of battling. Luckily, the player is able to take on the teacher's assignments and the player is able to take [[Trial Captain|Captain]] [[Ilima]]'s trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. After beating the teacher in battle, Ilima invites the player to [[Hau'oli City]] after the player trains some more.


When the player meets up with Ilima, two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s appear, but they appear to be minor threats to Ilima. After a quick lesson from the player and Ilima, the Grunts flee and Ilima heals the player's Pokémon before challenging the player to a battle himself. After the battle, Ilima gets impressed by the player's team and allows the player to attempt his trial. On the way to Verdant Cavern, a wild {{p|Delibird}} drags the player to the {{al|Berry fields}} as more Team Skull Grunts are causing trouble with other people. The Grunts get defeated by the player, and they announce to mess with Ilima's trial.
When the player meets up with Ilima, two {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s appear, but they appear to be minor threats to Ilima. After a quick lesson from the player and Ilima, the Grunts flee and Ilima heals the player's Pokémon before challenging the player to a battle himself. After the battle, Ilima gets impressed by the player's team and allows the player to attempt his trial. On the way to Verdant Cavern, a wild {{p|Delibird}} drags the player to the {{al|Berry fields}} as more Team Skull Grunts are causing trouble with other people. The Grunts get defeated by the player, and they announce to mess with Ilima's trial.


As the player makes it to Verdant Cavern, Ilima explains the rules of the trial and let's the player attempt it. Midway into the trial, the Grunts from earlier challenge the player again and get defeated. The Grunts bother a wild Pokémon in the area, unwittingly helping the player complete the next section of the trial. As the player almost completes the trial, {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}}{{sup/7|S}}/Totem {{p|Raticate}}{{sup/7|M}} ambushes the player and challenges the player to a battle. Upon defeat of the Pokémon, the player completes the trial.
As the player makes it to Verdant Cavern, Ilima explains the rules of the trial and lets the player attempt it. Midway into the trial, the Grunts from earlier challenge the player again and get defeated. The Grunts bother a wild Pokémon in the area, unwittingly helping the player complete the next section of the trial. As the player almost completes the trial, {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}}{{sup/7|S}}/Totem {{p|Raticate}}{{sup/7|M}} ambushes the player and challenges the player to a battle. Upon defeat of the Pokémon, the player completes the trial.


After hearing that Lillie has gone missing, the player heads to {{rt|3|Alola}} and into [[Melemele Meadow]], where the player finds Lillie. Lillie again loses Nebby and the player has to go find it. After finding Nebby, the player returns to Lillie and leave the meadow to be greeted by Hau and Kukui. After hearing that Hau and the player passed their first trial, Kukui sends the player back to Iki Town for their grand trial with island kahuna Hala.
After hearing that Lillie has gone missing, the player heads to {{rt|3|Alola}} and into [[Melemele Meadow]], where the player finds Lillie. Lillie again loses Nebby and the player has to go find it. After finding Nebby, the player returns to Lillie and leave the meadow to be greeted by Hau and Kukui. After hearing that Hau and the player passed their first trial, Kukui sends the player back to Iki Town for their grand trial with island kahuna Hala.
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At Aether Paradise, the player and Hau meets the [[Aether Foundation]] President [[Lusamine]] and learn that the company is responsible for making Aether Paradise a sanctuary for abused Pokémon. In the middle of the meeting, a [[Ultra Beast|weird creature]] from [[Ultra Space|another universe]] attacks the player and after a short battle retreats to its own world. Lusamine becomes interested in the odd creature and sends the duo to [[Ula'ula Island]] to complete their island challenge.
At Aether Paradise, the player and Hau meets the [[Aether Foundation]] President [[Lusamine]] and learn that the company is responsible for making Aether Paradise a sanctuary for abused Pokémon. In the middle of the meeting, a [[Ultra Beast|weird creature]] from [[Ultra Space|another universe]] attacks the player and after a short battle retreats to its own world. Lusamine becomes interested in the odd creature and sends the duo to [[Ula'ula Island]] to complete their island challenge.


On Ula'ula Island, the player prepares for the trials of [[Sophocles]] and [[Acerola]]. While taking these trials, the player learns about a {{al|Pokémon League}} under construction and is challenged to participate in it as soon as the player completes the Island Challenge. After completing the two trials, the player meets the Team Skull leader [[Guzma]] and visits their base at [[Po Town]]. After defeating the team in Po Town, Police officer [[Nanu]] and Acerola thank the player for rescuing a stolen {{p|Yungoos}} and head to the [[Aether House]].  
On Ula'ula Island, the player prepares for the trials of [[Sophocles]] and [[Acerola]]. While taking these trials, the player learns about a {{al|Pokémon League}} under construction and is challenged to participate in it as soon as the player completes the Island Challenge. After completing the two trials, the player meets the Team Skull leader [[Guzma]] and visits their base at [[Po Town]]. After defeating the team in Po Town, Police officer [[Nanu]] and Acerola thank the player for rescuing a stolen {{p|Yungoos}} and head to the [[Aether House]].


Upon entering the house, Hau tells the player that Team Skull's Admin, [[Plumeria]], kidnapped Lillie and Nebby. Gladion overhears the conversation and demands Hau and the player to travel with him to the ferry terminal for their next destination. Before the trio leave, Nanu challenges the player as an island kahuna. Nanu gives the player another Z-Crystal and asks Gladion what he is depending on Team Skull for before departing. Gladion reveals to the player and Hau that they have to return to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie and Nebby. Despite the crazy story, the player and Hau tag with Gladion to Aether Paradise.  
Upon entering the house, Hau tells the player that Team Skull's Admin, [[Plumeria]], kidnapped Lillie and Nebby. Gladion overhears the conversation and demands Hau and the player to travel with him to the ferry terminal for their next destination. Before the trio leave, Nanu challenges the player as an island kahuna. Nanu gives the player another Z-Crystal and asks Gladion what he is depending on Team Skull for before departing. Gladion reveals to the player and Hau that they have to return to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie and Nebby. Despite the crazy story, the player and Hau tag with Gladion to Aether Paradise.


At Aether Paradise, employees begin to attack the team as they believe they are intruders. They eventually reach Faba and Faba indeed hints that there is something unusual about Aether Foundation. After a battle from the player, Faba redirects the trio to the lower level of Aether Paradise, with the trio unaware that it is a trap to buy time. After learning of the trap, they head back up to find Faba, who brought reinforcements to battle them. [[Wicke]] then appears to them and says that Lillie might be with the President, but it would be hard to get to them. Faba then ambushes them again with more employees. The team defeat the employees and Faba again, resulting in Faba giving them access to the president's office.
At Aether Paradise, employees begin to attack the team as they believe they are intruders. They eventually reach Faba, who also hints that there is something unusual about Aether Foundation. After a battle from the player, Faba redirects the trio to the lower level of Aether Paradise, with the trio unaware that it is a trap to buy time. After learning of the trap, they head back up to find Faba, who brought reinforcements to battle them. [[Wicke]] then appears to them and says that Lillie might be with the President, but it would be hard to get to them. Faba then ambushes them again with more employees. The team defeat the employees and Faba again, resulting in Faba giving them access to the president's office.


The trio then spot Team Skull and Guzma in front of where they need to go. Gladion immediately takes on Guzma while Hau and the player take out the Grunts. After taking out the Grunts, Guzma takes down Gladion and the player takes his place in battle. Guzma gets defeated by the player again and is forced to let the team move onwards. The player then runs into Lusamine and Lillie. The player witnesses a darker side of Lusamine and learns that Nebby is being sacrificed to bring back {{p|Nihilego|the beast from earlier}}. Lillie tries to reason with her mother, but fails to do so, resulting in the player going after Lusamine.
The trio then spot Team Skull and Guzma in front of where they need to go. Gladion immediately takes on Guzma while Hau and the player take out the Grunts. After taking out the Grunts, Guzma takes down Gladion and the player takes his place in battle. Guzma gets defeated by the player again and is forced to let the team move onwards. The player then runs into Lusamine and Lillie. The player witnesses a darker side of Lusamine and learns that Nebby is being sacrificed to bring back {{p|Nihilego|the beast from earlier}}. Lillie tries to reason with her mother, but fails to do so, resulting in the player going after Lusamine.


Gladion and Hau catch up to the player and Gladion tells his mother not to open the Ultra Wormhole, but again, Lusamine ignores her children and opens the wormhole anyways. This results in many Ultra Beasts being spread out in Alola. With the help of Guzma, Lusamine tries to put a stop to the team, but they put both of the villains and the beast to a stop. As the Ultra Wormhole closes, Guzma, Lusamine, and the beast retreat to [[Ultra Space]] while Lillie checks on Nebby, who has now [[Evolution|transformed]] into a {{p|Cosmoem|new form}}.
Gladion and Hau catch up to the player and Gladion tells his mother not to open the Ultra Wormhole, but again, Lusamine ignores her children and opens the wormhole anyway. This results in many Ultra Beasts being spread out in Alola. With the help of Guzma, Lusamine tries to put a stop to the team, but they put both of the villains and the beast to a stop. As the Ultra Wormhole closes, Guzma, Lusamine, and the beast retreat to [[Ultra Space]] while Lillie checks on Nebby, who has now [[Evolution|transformed]] into a {{p|Cosmoem|new form}}.


The next day, Gladion gives Lillie the {{key|VII|Moon Flute}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{key|VII|Sun Flute}}{{sup/7|M}} and helps the player and Lillie get to the final Island of Alola, [[Poni Island]] and recommends finding the island kahuna. The player and Lillie eventually find Hapu again, who reveals the island has no kahuna. The three then travel to the [[Ruins of Hope]] where {{p|Tapu Fini}} grants Hapu the honor of becoming Poni Island's new kahuna after they both teamed up to battle an Ultra Beast. Hapu then talks about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} and how there needs to be a ceremony at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} involving two particular flutes. Lillie shows Hapu the flute Gladion gave her and are told the other flute is on [[Exeggutor Island]]. Lillie and the player then head to Exeggutor Island to obtain Lillie's flute counterpart.
The next day, Gladion gives Lillie the [[Moon Flute]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Sun Flute]]{{sup/7|M}} and helps the player and Lillie get to the final Island of Alola, [[Poni Island]] and recommends finding the island kahuna. The player and Lillie eventually find Hapu again, who reveals the island has no kahuna. The three then travel to the [[Ruins of Hope]] where {{p|Tapu Fini}} grants Hapu the honor of becoming Poni Island's new kahuna after they both teamed up to battle an Ultra Beast. Hapu then talks about the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} and how there needs to be a ceremony at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} involving two particular flutes. Lillie shows Hapu the flute Gladion gave her and is told the other flute is on [[Exeggutor Island]]. Lillie and the player then head to Exeggutor Island to obtain Lillie's flute counterpart.


After the player takes the other flute, the player and Lillie return to Poni Island and head to the Altar. On the way to the Altar, they get ambushed by Team Skull. Team Skull battles the player in order to try and get them to talk about where Guzma disappeared to, but Plumeria puts a stop to the battling. Plumeria apologizes for her actions and let's them continue onwards in hopes of rescuing Guzma. Soon after, Hapu challenges the player to a Grand Trial and the player attends another trial soon after. With both trials complete, the player completes the island challenge. The only thing left to do is to rescue Lusamine and Guzma from Ultra Space.  
After the player takes the other flute, the player and Lillie return to Poni Island and head to the Altar. On the way to the Altar, they get ambushed by Team Skull. Team Skull battles the player in order to try and get them to talk about where Guzma disappeared to, but Plumeria puts a stop to the battling. Plumeria apologizes for her actions and lets them continue onwards in hopes of rescuing Guzma. Soon after, Hapu challenges the player to a Grand Trial and the player attends another trial in [[Vast Poni Canyon]] soon after. With both trials complete, the player completes the island challenge. The only thing left to do is to rescue Lusamine and Guzma from Ultra Space.


The player and Lillie reach the Altar and both prepare to play their flutes and either wait until dawn{{sup/7|S}} or dusk{{sup/7|M}} to summon the Legendary Pokémon. After playing their flutes, an odd power in the Altar forms and takes Lillie's bag to the source of the power. Nebby is taken from the bag and evolves into Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}}. With its new power, Nebby takes Lillie and the player to Ultra Space. The two then run into Guzma, who seems to be possessed by the ultra beasts. Lillie continues to find her mother, and soon the two find Lusamine with the creature called {{p|Nihilego}}. Lillie again tries convince her mother to return, but Lusamine eventually pushes her daughter's buttons and even calls her ugly. Lusamine calls out a captured Nihilego and merges with it, leaving the player to battle Lusamine until Nebby separates Lusamine and Nihilego from each other. Nebby then grabs the trapped people and brings them to the Altar, where Hapu takes Lusamine and Guzma to safely.  
The player and Lillie reach the Altar and both prepare to play their flutes and wait until dawn{{sup/7|S}} or dusk{{sup/7|M}} to summon the Legendary Pokémon. After playing their flutes, an odd power in the Altar forms and takes Lillie's bag to the source of the power. Nebby is taken from the bag and evolves into Solgaleo{{sup/7|S}}/Lunala{{sup/7|M}}. With its new power, Nebby takes Lillie and the player to Ultra Space. The two then run into Guzma, who seems to be possessed by the Ultra Beasts. Lillie continues to find her mother, and soon the two find Lusamine with the mysterious creature, now revealed to be called {{p|Nihilego}}. Lillie again tries convince her mother to return, but Lusamine eventually pushes her daughter's buttons and even calls her ugly. Lusamine calls out a captured Nihilego and merges with it, leaving the player to battle Lusamine until Nebby separates Lusamine and Nihilego from each other. Nebby then grabs the trapped people and brings them to the Altar, where Hapu takes Lusamine and Guzma to safety.


Nebby, still wanting to travel with Lillie and the player, gets rejected by Lillie as she believes that Nebby will not be able to get the adventures it wants with her as she is not a real trainer. Lillie then recommends Nebby should be captured by the player. The player gets into a battle with Nebby and eventually captures it. Lillie is thankful that Nebby will now be taken care of by its new parent and leaves to help out her mother. Nanu then appears at the Altar to let the player know that the next step is to battle all four kahunas in a row. However, with the new {{al|Pokémon League}} opened in [[Mount Lanakila]] on Ula'ula Island, Nanu takes the player there to complete the final trial.
Nebby, still wanting to travel with Lillie and the player, gets rejected by Lillie as she believes that Nebby will not be able to get the adventures it wants with her as she is not a real trainer. Lillie then recommends Nebby should be captured by the player. The player gets into a battle with Nebby and eventually captures it. Lillie is thankful that Nebby will now be taken care of by its new parent and leaves to help out her mother. Nanu then appears at the Altar to let the player know that the next step is to battle all four kahunas in a row. However, with the new {{al|Pokémon League}} opened in [[Mount Lanakila]] on Ula'ula Island, Nanu takes the player there to complete the final trial.


When the player reaches the Pokémon League, Professor Kukui greets the player and gives him the choice to battle any of the [[Elite Four|four members of the Alola League]] in whatever choice the player decides. The members include island kahunas Hala and Olivia, who use {{t|Fighting}}- and {{t|Rock}} types respectively, Trial Captain Acerola, who uses the {{t|Ghost}} type, and [[Kahili]], a former island challenge champion and golfer who uses the {{t|Flying}} type. After the player defeats the Elite Four, the player takes a seat in the Champion's chair before Professor Kukui surprises the player with a final battle before becoming the first Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}. After becoming Champion, the player is invited back to a big festival in Iki Town to celebrate the big accomplishment.  
When the player reaches the Pokémon League, Professor Kukui greets the player and gives him the choice to battle the [[Elite Four|four members of the Alola League]] in whatever choice the player decides. The members include island kahunas Hala and Olivia, who use {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Rock}} types respectively, Trial Captain Acerola, who uses the {{t|Ghost}} type, and [[Kahili]], a former island challenge champion and golfer who uses the {{t|Flying}} type. After defeating the Elite Four, the player takes a seat in the Champion's chair before Professor Kukui surprises the player with a final battle, which has to be won before the player is officially the {{pkmn|Champion}}. After becoming Champion, the player is invited back to a big festival in Iki Town to celebrate the big accomplishment.


During the festival, Lillie pulls the player to the side and the two revisit the Mahalo Trail and cross a rebuilt Plank Bridge to the [[Ruins of Conflict]], hoping to get congratulated by Tapu Koko for finishing the island challenge. The player touches the statue in the Ruins of Conflict and gives thanks to Tapu Koko. After touching the statue, Tapu Koko challenges the player to a battle, which allows the player to either capture it or show the Guardian Pokémon the power of the new Alola Champion. After the battle, the two return to the festival. Shortly after returning, Lillie tries to tell the player of her next steps, but decides to instead let the player enjoy the rest of the festival.
During the festival, Lillie pulls the player to the side and the two revisit the Mahalo Trail and cross a rebuilt Plank Bridge to the [[Ruins of Conflict]], hoping to get congratulated by Tapu Koko for finishing the island challenge. The player touches the statue in the Ruins of Conflict and gives thanks to Tapu Koko. After touching the statue, Tapu Koko challenges the player to a battle, which allows the player to either capture it or show the Guardian Pokémon the power of the new Alola Champion. After the battle, the two return to the festival. Shortly after returning, Lillie tries to tell the player of her next steps, but decides to instead let the player enjoy the rest of the festival.


The following day, Hau visits the player and drags the player to Hau'oli City. Hau and the player catch up to Lillie and Professor Kukui before the departure, and it is revealed Lillie is going to Kanto to help make herself and her mother get better and stronger. Lillie gives Hau and the player a gift before she sets sail to Kanto, leaving Hau in tears. The Professor shares some words with the player and Hau to show respect to Lillie's decision and soon after, the three make their way back home.
The following day, Hau visits the player and drags the player to Hau'oli City. Hau and the player catch up to Lillie and Professor Kukui before the departure, and it is revealed Lillie is going to Kanto where she plans to seek treatment for her mother and become a Trainer in her own right. Lillie gives Hau and the player a gift before she sets sail to Kanto, leaving Hau in tears. The Professor shares some words with the player and Hau to show respect to Lillie's decision and soon after, the three make their way back home.


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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===QR Scanner===
===QR Scanner===
{{main|QR Scanner}}
{{main|QR Scanner}}
Players can scan QR codes corresponding to each Pokémon in the Pokédex, allowing them to register them as Pokémon they have seen. The QR scanner can also be used to receive [[event Pokémon]], such as {{p|Magearna}}.
Players can scan QR codes corresponding to each Pokémon in the Pokédex, allowing them to register them as Pokémon they have seen. The QR scanner can also be used to activate the {{DL|QR Scanner|Island Scan}} and to receive [[event Pokémon]], such as {{p|Magearna}}.


===New forms===
===New forms===
Pokémon Sun and Moon are the first core series games where players can use {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|10% and Complete Formes]], as well as {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] form. Zygarde's other forms, Zygarde Cell and Core, also make non-playable appearances.
Pokémon Sun and Moon are the first core series games where players can use {{p|Zygarde}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|10% and Complete Formes]], as well as {{p|Greninja}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] form. Zygarde's other forms, Zygarde Cell and Core, also make non-playable appearances.


====Alola Forms====
====Alolan Forms====
{{main|Regional variant}}
{{main|Regional form}}
Some [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon species]] have uniquely adapted to the microclimates of the Alola region, becoming what is known as a regional variant of their species. These variant species take on different forms from those of their species in other regions, including a different appearance, Abilities, and more. An Alolan variant of a species is known as its Alola Form.
Some [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon species]] have uniquely adapted to the microclimates of the Alola region, becoming what is known as a regional form of their species. These variant species take on different forms from those of their species in other regions, including a different appearance, Abilities, and more. An Alolan variant of a species is known as its Alolan Form.


===Battle Royal===
===Battle Royal===
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At the end of each island's trial, the player will have to battle a [[Totem Pokémon]]. A Totem Pokémon is much larger than its species normally is and has a special aura that appears to aid it in battle, such as by raising its {{stat|Defense}}. Totem Pokémon are battled in [[SOS Battle]]s, where they summon ally Pokémon to participate alongside them.
At the end of each island's trial, the player will have to battle a [[Totem Pokémon]]. A Totem Pokémon is much larger than its species normally is and has a special aura that appears to aid it in battle, such as by raising its {{stat|Defense}}. Totem Pokémon are battled in [[SOS Battle]]s, where they summon ally Pokémon to participate alongside them.


The final trial on each island is a Pokémon battle with the [[Island Kahuna|island kahuna]] known as the grand trial. Successfully clearing the grand trial gives the player the right to move on to the next island in their challenge, conveying official recognition that the player has cleared all of the island's trials.
The final trial on each island is a Pokémon battle with the [[island kahuna]], known as the grand trial. The four kahunas are [[Hala]] ({{t|Fighting}}), [[Olivia]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Nanu]] ({{t|Dark}}), and [[Hapu]] ({{t|Ground}}). Successfully clearing the grand trial gives the player the right to move on to the next island in their challenge, conveying official recognition that the player has cleared all of the island's trials.
 
In the past, after completing all grand trials, challengers would head to [[Mount Lanakila]] for a final trial, where they would have to defeat all four kahunas in a row in order to be acknowledged as an island challenge champion. This has since been replaced by the newly-founded {{al|Pokémon League}}.


Each trial has a [[Trial Captain]] who provides guidance to trial-goers. All of the Captains are Trainers who undertook trials in their own island challenge a few years earlier.
Each trial has a [[Trial Captain]] who provides guidance to trial-goers. All of the Captains are Trainers who undertook trials in their own island challenge a few years earlier.
===Elite Four and Champion===
During the course of the game, Professor Kukui wishes for the Alola region to have its own Pokémon League after seeing and challenging Kanto's Pokémon League. The Alola League is completed right after the player completes all the trials of the four islands. The Elite Four can be battled in any order like previous games. The Elite Four members are [[Hala]] ({{t|Fighting}}){{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}}/[[Molayne]] ({{t|Steel}}){{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}}, [[Olivia]] ({{t|Rock}}), [[Acerola]] ({{t|Ghost}}), and [[Kahili]] ({{t|Flying}}). As the Pokémon League was just founded, it doesn't have a reigning Champion. Instead the player battles [[Professor Kukui]]{{sup/7|SM}}/[[Hau]]{{sup/7|USUM}} instead.


===Poké Rides===
===Poké Rides===
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===Poké Pelago===
===Poké Pelago===
{{main|Poké Pelago}}
{{main|Poké Pelago}}
Poké Pelago is a new feature that allows Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to explore a variety of isles, play on athletic equipment, and enjoy other fun activities. The various islands allow the player's Pokémon to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise Pokémon [[level]]s and [[stat]]s.
Poké Pelago is a new feature that allows Pokémon that are stored in a [[PC]] [[Pokémon Storage System|Box]] to explore a variety of isles, play on athletic equipment, and enjoy other fun activities. The various islands allow the {{player}}'s Pokémon to gather items, discover [[wild Pokémon]], and even raise Pokémon [[level]]s and [[Statistic|stats]].


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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81 new Pokémon were introduced for Sun and Moon, bringing the known total from 721 to 802.
81 new Pokémon were introduced for Sun and Moon, bringing the known total from 721 to 802.


====[[Game-exclusive Pokémon]]====
====[[Version-exclusive Pokémon]]====
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sun color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{sun color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|037A|Vulpix|1|Ice}}
{{Moveentrytm|037|form=A|Vulpix|1|Ice|gen=7|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}
{{Moveentrytm|038A|Ninetales|2|Ice|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|038|form=A|Ninetales|2|Ice|Fairy|gen=7|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|408|Cranidos|1|Rock|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|409|Rampardos|1|Rock|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|546|Cottonee|2|Grass|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|546|Cottonee|2|Grass|Fairy|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|547|Whimsicott|2|Grass|Fairy}}
{{Moveentrytm|547|Whimsicott|2|Grass|Fairy|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|564|Tirtouga|2|Water|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|564|Tirtouga|2|Water|Rock|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|565|Carracosta|2|Water|Rock}}
{{Moveentrytm|565|Carracosta|2|Water|Rock|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|627|Rufflet|2|Normal|Flying|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|628|Braviary|2|Normal|Flying|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|766|Passimian|1|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|766|Passimian|1|Fighting|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|776|Turtonator|2|Fire|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|776|Turtonator|2|Fire|Dragon|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|791|Solgaleo|2|Psychic|Steel|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|794|Buzzwole|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|794|Buzzwole|2|Bug|Fighting|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|798|Kartana|2|Grass|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|798|Kartana|2|Grass|Steel|gen=7}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
|  
|
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{moon color}}; border:5px solid #{{moon color light}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{moon color}}; border:5px solid #{{moon color light}}"
! Moon
! Moon
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{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{moon color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| border="1" style="border:1px solid #{{moon color}}; border-collapse:collapse" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{Moveentrytm|027A|Sandshrew|2|Ice|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|027|form=A|Sandshrew|2|Ice|Steel|gen=7|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}
{{Moveentrytm|028A|Sandslash|2|Ice|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|028|form=A|Sandslash|2|Ice|Steel|gen=7|formlink=[[Alolan form]]}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|410|Shieldon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel}}
{{Moveentrytm|411|Bastiodon|2|Rock|Steel|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|548|Petilil|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|548|Petilil|1|Grass|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|549|Lilligant|1|Grass}}
{{Moveentrytm|549|Lilligant|1|Grass|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|566|Archen|2|Rock|Flying|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|567|Archeops|2|Rock|Flying|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|629|Vullaby|2|Dark|Flying|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|630|Mandibuzz|2|Dark|Flying|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|765|Oranguru|2|Normal|Psychic}}
{{Moveentrytm|765|Oranguru|2|Normal|Psychic|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon}}
{{Moveentrytm|780|Drampa|2|Normal|Dragon|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost}}
{{Moveentrytm|792|Lunala|2|Psychic|Ghost|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|795|Pheromosa|2|Bug|Fighting}}
{{Moveentrytm|795|Pheromosa|2|Bug|Fighting|gen=7}}
{{Moveentrytm|797|Celesteela|2|Steel|Flying}}
{{Moveentrytm|797|Celesteela|2|Steel|Flying|gen=7}}
|}
|}
|}
|}
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==Compatibility==
==Compatibility==
On January 24, 2017, an update for [[Pokémon Bank]] was released that allows it to interact with Pokémon Sun and Moon. In addition to regular storage, the update allows Sun and Moon to receive Pokémon from the [[Generation VI]] games, as well as the [[Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] games through the [[Poké Transporter]] in a similar method used to transfer from [[Generation V]].
Pokémon Sun and Moon can connect with [[Pokémon Bank]] since its v1.3 {{tt|*|Released on January 24, 2017}}. This allows it to store and receive Pokémon from Pokémon Bank, including Pokémon from previous [[generation]]s that were transferred into Pokémon Bank. Pokémon Sun and Moon can also battle and trade with {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, but not with any Pokémon, forms, or Z-Moves introduced in those games.


==Reception==
==Reception==
Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Sun and Moon a score of 38 out of 40.
Both Pokémon Sun and Moon hold a rating of 87% on {{wp|Metacritic}}.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-sun Pokémon Sun for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-moon Pokémon Moon for 3DS Reviews - Metacritic]</ref> {{wp|Nintendo Life}} gave the games a score of 10 out of 10, calling them "the best Pokémon games that Game Freak has ever produced" and praising the content, side quests, exploration and story.<ref>[https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/pokemon_sun_and_moon Pokémon Sun and Moon Review - Nintendo Life]</ref> {{wp|IGN}} rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10,<ref>[https://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/pokemon-sun-and-moon-review Pokémon Sun and Moon Review - IGN]</ref> noting that the games "switch up the formula to create an engaging adventure." Gaming magazine {{wp|Famitsu}} gave Pokémon Sun and Moon a score of 38 out of 40.<ref>[https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-111516-pokemon-sunmoon/ Famitsu review scores (11/15/16) - Pokémon Sun/Moon - Nintendo Everything]</ref>  {{wp|Eurogamer}} said the games were "the best generation in more than a decade" and gave them an "essential" ranking<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/pokemon-sun-and-moon-review Pokémon Sun and Moon Review - Eurogamer]</ref> and {{wp|Forbes}} gave the games a 9/10 highlighting how the story and characters were "very nicely done".<ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/games/2016/11/28/pokemon-sun-and-moon-review-say-alola-to-a-wonderful-new-world-of-pokemon/#abd28f53c48f Pokémon Sun and Moon Review - Forbes]</ref>


Within the first two weeks of release for Sun and Moon, over 7.5 million copies were sold in Japan, North America, and Europe.<ref>[http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/pok-mon-holds-top-spot-in-busy-week-in-japan/0176092 Pokemon Sun and Moon sales top 7 million worldwide, more than 10% of the 3DS install base]</ref> In North America, Europe, and Australia, they set a record for being the fastest-selling Nintendo games there, selling 3.7 million, 1.5 million, and 240 thousand copies, respectively, in the first two weeks.<ref>[http://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon-fastest-selling-game-in-nintendo-history Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon become fastest-selling games in Nintendo history in the Americas]</ref><ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-11-28-pokemon-sun-and-moon-are-nintendos-biggest-uk-launch Pokémon Sun and Moon are Nintendo's biggest UK launch of all time]</ref><ref>[http://www.vooks.net/pokemon-sun-moon-become-fastest-selling-nintendo-games-australia-ever/ Pokémon Sun and Moon become fastest selling Nintendo games in Australia ever]</ref>
===Sales===
Within the first two weeks of release for Sun and Moon, over 7.5 million copies were sold in Japan, North America, and Europe.<ref>[https://www.mcvuk.com/business/pokandeacutemon-sun-and-moon-hit-23m-units-in-japan Pokémon Sun and Moon hit 2.3m units in Japan - MCV]</ref> In North America and Australia, they set a record for being the fastest-selling Nintendo games there, selling 3.7 million and 240 thousand copies, respectively, in the first two weeks.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.com/whatsnew/detail/pokemon-sun-and-pokemon-moon-fastest-selling-game-in-nintendo-history Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon become fastest-selling games in Nintendo history in the Americas - Nintendo Official Site]</ref><ref>[https://www.vooks.net/pokemon-sun-moon-become-fastest-selling-nintendo-games-australia-ever/ Pokémon Sun and Moon become fastest selling Nintendo games in Australia ever - Vooks]</ref> They also set a similar record in Europe and the UK, selling 1.5 million and 368 thousand copies, respectively, in the first week.<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-11-28-pokemon-sun-and-moon-are-nintendos-biggest-uk-launch Pokémon Sun and Moon are Nintendo's biggest UK launch of all time • Eurogamer.net]</ref> In the fiscal year of their release, they sold 15.44 million units.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2017/170427_6e.pdf#page=5 Nintendo Co., Ltd. - Earnings Release for Fiscal Year Ended March 2017]</ref> As of September 30, 2023, Pokémon Sun and Moon have sold 16.32 million copies worldwide.<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/finance/software/3ds.html Top Selling Title Sales Units - Nintendo 3DS Software]</ref>


IGN rated the games an "Amazing" 9.0/10<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/11/15/pokemon-sun-and-moon-review Pokemon Sun and Moon Review - IGN]</ref>, noting that the games "switch up the formula to create an engaging adventure". Pokémon Sun and Moon hold a rating of 88.00%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/187276-pokemon-sun/index.html Pokemon Sun for 3DS - GameRankings]</ref> and 88.17%<ref>[http://www.gamerankings.com/3ds/187277-pokemon-moon/index.html Pokemon Moon for 3DS - GameRankings]</ref>, respectively, on {{wp|GameRankings}}.
====Japanese sales====
Pokémon Sun and Moon sold 1,590,629 individual units on their first week on the Japanese market, being 807,540 from Pokémon Sun and 783,090 from Pokémon Moon, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 81.90% and 79.83% respectively.<ref name="CY 2016">[https://www.neogaf.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2016-2016-jan-04-2017-jan-01.1427978/ Media Create Sales: CY 2016 (2016 Jan 04 - 2017 Jan 01) | NeoGAF]</ref> By January 3, 2021, the end of their 216th week, they had sold 3,361,745 copies, being 1,743,792 from Pokémon Sun and 1,617,953 from Pokémon Moon.<ref>[https://www.resetera.com/threads/media-create-sales-cy-2020-2019-dec-30-2021-jan-03-new-used.436718/ Media Create Sales: CY 2020 (2019 Dec 30 - 2021 Jan 03) Sales | ResetEra]</ref>


==Music==
Pokémon Sun and Moon Dual Pack sold 151,379 units on its first week, with a {{wp|sell-through}} of 93.72%.<ref name="CY 2016"/> By January 1, 2017, the end of its 7th week, it had sold 161,795 copies.<ref name="CY 2016"/> Combining all releases, the games sold 3,685,335 units, being 1,905,587 from Pokémon Sun and 1,779,748 from Pokémon Moon.
{{main|Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection}}
 
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Sun and Moon''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{moon color}}; background:#{{sun color}}"
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 20, 2016
| 1st
| 1,590,629
| {{tt|1,590,629|807,540 from Pokémon Sun; 783,090 from Pokémon Moon}}
|-
| 2
| November 27, 2016
| 1st
| 375,665
| 1,966,294
|-
| 3
| December 4, 2016
| 2nd
| 223,051
| 2,189,345
|-
| 4
| December 11, 2016
| 2nd
| 190,101
| 2,379,446
|-
| 5
| December 18, 2016
| 2nd
| 199,514
| 2,578,960
|-
| 6
| December 25, 2016
| 1st
| 279,436
| 2,858,396
|-
| 7
| January 1, 2017
| 1st
| 90,891
| {{tt|2,949,287|1,529,915 from Pokémon Sun; 1,419,372 from Pokémon Moon}}
|-
| 8
| January 8, 2017
| 2nd
| 90,298
| 3,039,585
|-
| 9
| January 15, 2017
| 4th
| 31,656
| 3,071,241
|-
| 10
| January 22, 2017
| 5th
| 21,036
| 3,092,277
|-
| 11
| January 29, 2017
| 3rd
| 20,343
| 3,112,620
|-
| 12
| February 5, 2017
| 2nd
| 19,831
| 3,132,451
|-
| 13
| February 12, 2017
| 5th
| 16,477
| 3,148,928
|-
| 14
| February 19, 2017
| 3rd
| 14,610
| 3,163,538
|-
| 15
| February 26, 2017
| 6th
| 13,441
| 3,176,979
|-
| 16
| March 5, 2017
| 12th
| 12,292
| 3,189,271
|-
| 17
| March 12, 2017
| 8th
| 11,646
| 3,200,916
|-
| 18
| March 19, 2017
| 12th
| 10,128
| 3,211,045
|-
| 19
| March 26, 2017
| 6th
| 9,956
| 3,221,001
|-
| 20
| April 2, 2017
| 12th
| 8,853
| 3,229,854<!--
|-
| 21
| April 9, 2017
| 8th
| 6,972
| 3,236,826
|-
| 22
| April 16, 2017
| 9th
| 4,773
| 3,241,599
|-
| 23
| April 23, 2017
| 14th
| 4,012
| 3,245,611
|-
| 24
| April 30, 2017
| 16th
| 4,224
| 3,249,835
|-
| 25
| May 7, 2017
| 12th
| 6,940
| 3,256,775
|-
| 26
| May 14, 2017
| 14th
| 3,062
| 3,259,837
|-
| 27
| May 21, 2017
| 12th
| 3,043
| 3,262,880
|-
| 28
| May 28, 2017
| 9th
| 3,317
| 3,266,197
|-
| 29
| June 4, 2017
| 13th
| 3,312
| 3,269,509
|-
| 30
| June 11, 2017
| 11th
| 2,935
| 3,272,444
|-
| 31
| June 18, 2017
| 10th
| 2,971
| 3,275,414
|-
| 32
| June 25, 2017
| 16th
| 3,000
| 3,278,414
|-
| 33
| July 2, 2017
| 15th
| 3,069
| 3,281,483
|-
| 34
| July 9, 2017
| 10th
| 3,405
| 3,284,888
|-
| 35
| July 16, 2017
| 10th
| 4,938
| 3,289,826
|-
| 36
| July 23, 2017
| 11th
| 5,276
| 3,295,102
|-
| 37
| July 30, 2017
| 14th
| 5,283
| 3,300,384
|-
| 38
| August 6, 2017
| 13th
| 4,321
| 3,304,705
|-
| 39
| August 13, 2017
| 17th
| 4,865
| 3,309,571
|-
| 40
| August 20, 2017
| 12th
| 5,048
| 3,314,619
|-
| 41
| August 27, 2017
| 19th
| 3,233
| 3,317,852
|-
| 42
| September 3, 2017
| 27th
| -
| -
|-
| 43
| September 10, 2017
| 25th
| -
| -
|-
| 44
| September 17, 2017
| 30th
| -
| -
|-
| 45
| September 24, 2017
| 35th
| -
| -
|-
| 46
| October 1, 2017
| 40th
| -
| -
|-
| 47
| October 8, 2017
| 41st
| -
| -
|-
| 48
| October 15, 2017
| 32nd
| -
| -
|-
| 49
| October 22, 2017
| 43rd
| -
| --->
|-
| 59
| December 31, 2017
| -
| -
| {{tt|3,340,565|1,733,324 from Pokémon Sun; 1,607,241 from Pokémon Moon}}
|-
| 111
| December 30, 2018
| -
| -
| {{tt|3,353,727|1,740,016 from Pokémon Sun; 1,613,711 from Pokémon Moon}}
|-
| 163
| December 29, 2019
| -
| -
| {{tt|3,359,635|1,742,598 from Pokémon Sun; 1,617,037 from Pokémon Moon}}
|-
| 216
| January 3, 2021
| -
| -
| {{tt|3,361,745|1,743,792 from Pokémon Sun; 1,617,953 from Pokémon Moon}}
|}</div>
<div style="display:inline-block">
''Pokémon Sun and Moon Dual Pack''
{| class="roundtable" style="text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{moon color}}; background:#{{sun color}}"
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Week
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Week ending
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Ranking
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Units sold
! style="background:#{{moon color light}}" | Total units sold
|-
| 1
| November 20, 2016
| 2nd
| 151,379
| 151,379
|-
| 2
| November 27, 2016
| 14th
| 6,113
| 157,492
|-
| 3
| December 4, 2016
| 35th
| -
| -
|-
| 7
| January 1, 2017
| -
| -
| 161,795
|}</div>


==Staff==
==Staff==
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{main|Staff of Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
==Music==
{{main|Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection}}


==Version history==
==Version history==
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* Fixes the following glitches:
* Fixes the following glitches:
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Memento and Parting Shot Z-Move glitch}}
** {{DL|List of glitches (Generation VII)|Memento and Parting Shot Z-Move glitch}}
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Rocky Helmet glitch}}
** {{DL|List of glitches (Generation VII)|Rocky Helmet glitch}}
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Evolution move learning glitch}}.
** {{DL|List of glitches (Generation VII)|Evolution move learning glitch}}.
* Fixes two instances where an NPC's Pokémon has an [[game move errors|illegitimate move]]:
* Fixes two instances where an NPC's Pokémon has an [[game move errors|illegitimate move]]:
** A {{p|Kommo-o}} in the [[Battle Tree]] had {{m|Shell Smash}}, which was changed to {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
** A {{p|Kommo-o}} in the [[Battle Tree]] had {{m|Shell Smash}}, which was changed to {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
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* Fixes the following glitches:
* Fixes the following glitches:
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Spiky Shield Sky Drop glitch|A glitch}} involving {{m|Spiky Shield}} and {{m|Sky Drop}} that caused the user of Sky Drop to unable to use moves or switch out if it faints due to damage from Spiky Shield.
** {{DL|List of glitches (Generation VII)|Spiky Shield Sky Drop glitch|A glitch}} involving {{m|Spiky Shield}} and {{m|Sky Drop}} that caused the user of Sky Drop to be unable to use moves or switch out if it faints due to damage from Spiky Shield.
** {{DL|List of glitches in Generation VII|Poké Pelago end of month bug|A glitch}} that caused all activities in the [[Poké Pelago]] to complete if the date changed to a new month.
** {{DL|List of glitches (Generation VII)|Poké Pelago end of month bug|A glitch}} that caused all activities in the [[Poké Pelago]] to complete if the date changed to a new month.
** A glitch that caused a game crash if the player used an Evolution item, with that item being the last item in their Bag.
** A glitch that caused a game crash if the player used an [[Evolution item]], with that item being the last item in their Bag.
** [https://www.reddit.com/r/Vivillon/comments/5qn0xc/egg_moves_glitching/ A glitch] that sometimes prevented {{p|Scatterbug}} from learning [[Egg Move]]s.
** [https://www.reddit.com/r/Vivillon/comments/5qn0xc/egg_moves_glitching/ A glitch] that sometimes prevented {{p|Scatterbug}} from learning [[Egg Move]]s.
** A glitch that allowed Eggs to be given items under some circumstances.
** A glitch that allowed Eggs to be given items under some circumstances.
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<!--==Beta elements==
==Beta elements==
{{main|Pokémon Sun and Moon beta}}-->
{{main|Pokémon Sun and Moon beta}}


==Demo==
==Demo==
{{main|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version}}
{{main|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Special Demo Version}}
==Trailers==
===Teaser===
{{youtubevid|hmzDL1l3Fag|Pokemon|Sun|Moon}}
===First trailer===
====US====
{{youtubevid|Kn25hijDL7c|Pokemon|Moon|Sun}}
====UK====
{{youtubevid|o2T25XRYjdw|Pokemon|Sun|Moon}}
====Japan====
{{youtubevid|2r0_F-_ClcQ|PokemonCoJp|Moon|Sun}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
===Logos===
<gallery perrow=6>
Pokémon Sun logo.png|English Sun logo
Pokémon Moon logo.png|English Moon logo
Sun Version logo Jp.png|Japanese Sun logo
Sun Version logo Jp.png|Japanese Sun logo
Moon Version logo Jp.png|Japanese Moon logo
Moon Version logo Jp.png|Japanese Moon logo
Pokémon Sun logo.png|English Sun logo
Pokémon Sun Version logo KO.png|Korean Sun logo
Pokémon Moon logo.png|English Moon logo
Pokémon Moon Version logo KO.png|Korean Moon logo
Sun Version logo Ch-sc.png|Simplified Chinese Sun logo
Sun Version logo Ch-sc.png|Simplified Chinese Sun logo
Moon Version logo Ch-sc.png|Simplified Chinese Moon logo
Moon Version logo Ch-sc.png|Simplified Chinese Moon logo
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Pokémon Mond logo.png|German Moon logo
Pokémon Mond logo.png|German Moon logo
Pokémon Sole logo.png|Italian Sun logo
Pokémon Sole logo.png|Italian Sun logo
Pokémon Luna logo.png|Italian Moon logo
Pokémon Sun Version logo KO.png|Korean Sun logo
Pokémon Moon Version logo KO.png|Korean Moon logo
Pokémon Sol logo.png|Spanish Sun logo
Pokémon Sol logo.png|Spanish Sun logo
Pokémon Luna logo.png|Spanish Moon logo
Pokémon Luna logo.png|Italian and Spanish Moon logo
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trailers==
===Title screens===
===Teaser===
<gallery>
{{youtubevid|hmzDL1l3Fag|Pokemon|Sun|Moon}}
File:SunTitle.png|English Sun title screen
File:MoonTitle.png|English Moon title screen
File:Japanese SunTitle.png|Japanese Sun title screen
File:Japanese MoonTitle.png|Japanese Moon title screen
</gallery>


===First trailer===
===Icons===
====US====
<gallery>
{{youtubevid|Kn25hijDL7c|Pokemon|Moon|Sun}}
Sun icon.png|Sun Home Menu icon
Moon icon.png|Moon Home Menu icon
</gallery>


====UK====
===Boxart===
{{youtubevid|o2T25XRYjdw|Pokemon|Sun|Moon}}
<gallery>
 
Sun UK Boxart.png|UK Sun boxart
====Japan====
Moon UK Boxart.png|UK Moon boxart
{{youtubevid|2r0_F-_ClcQ|PokemonCoJp|Moon|Sun}}
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* These are the first [[Pokémon games]] to be released in Chinese.
* These are the first [[Pokémon games]] to be released in {{pmin|Greater China|Chinese}}.
* These are the first Pokémon games to show NPCs using [[Poké Ball]] variants other than the {{ball|Poké|standard Poké Ball}}.
* These are the first [[core series]] games:
* These are the only Pokémon games in the core series to not feature:
** To show NPCs using [[Poké Ball]] variants other than the standard {{i|Poké Ball}}.
** [[Gym]]s, with the [[island challenge]] fulfilling this role instead.
** To always show the Trainer behind the Pokémon during a battle.
** [[HM]]s, [[field move]]s, and the [[Dowsing Machine]], with [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] fulfilling their roles instead.
** To not feature any [[Gym]]s or [[Gym Leader]]s.
** An {{type|Ice}} expert.
** To not feature a [[Dowsing Machine]], [[HM]]s or a [[bike]] since these are replaced by [[Poké Ride]].
** A [[Bicycle]].
** To not feature the [[National Pokédex]] since its introduction in [[Generation III]].
* These games mark the first time when the [[National Pokédex]] is unavailable since its introduction in [[Generation III]].
** To not award the {{player}} with a [[diploma]] upon completing the [[Pokédex]], instead, the player is given {{DL|Trainer Card (game)|stamps}}.
* The Japanese, Korean, and Chinese logos for Sun and Moon contain a Z-Crystal.
** In which multiple specimens of the same species of [[Legendary Pokémon]] can be obtained:
* These are the only games not set in the [[Johto]] region where the player can obtain and use Poké Balls made from [[Apricorn]]s.
*** Unless {{p|Zygarde}} is recombined using 100% of collected Cores and Cells (at which point it can no longer be separated), multiple specimens of Zygarde can be created.
* These Pokémon games have the lowest amount of non-event Pokémon available in-game in regards to the percentage of its generation's National Pokédex, at 47% or 384 out of 802.
*** The {{p|Cosmog}} obtained during the post-game can evolve into a {{p|Cosmoem}} and then, depending on the version, into a second {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}}.
* The Japanese, {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}}, and Chinese logos for Sun and Moon contain a [[Z-Crystal]].
* These games have the lowest amount of non-event Pokémon available in-game in regards to the percentage of its generation's National Pokédex, at 47% or 384 out of 802.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{Sun color}}|bordercolor={{Moon color light}}
{{langtable|color={{Sun color}}|bordercolor={{Moon color light}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon}}
|ja={{tt|ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon}}
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢 太陽／月亮|Jēnglìhng Bóuhómuhng Taaiyèuhng / Yuhtleuhng}}
|zh_yue={{tt|精靈寶可夢 太陽／月亮|Jīnglìhng Pokémon Taaiyèuhng / Yuhtleuhng}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢 太陽／月亮<br>精灵宝可梦 太阳／月亮|Jīnglíng Bǎokěmèng Tàiyáng / Yuèliàng}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|精靈寶可夢 太陽／月亮<br>精灵宝可梦 太阳／月亮|Jīnglíng Pokémon Tàiyáng / Yuèliàng}}
|fr=Pokémon Soleil et Lune
|fr_ca=Pokémon Sun et Moon
|fr_eu=Pokémon Soleil et Lune
|de=Pokémon Sonne und Mond
|de=Pokémon Sonne und Mond
|it=Pokémon Sole e Luna
|it=Pokémon Sole e Luna
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 썬・문|Pocket Monsters Sseon & Mun}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터 썬・문|Pocket Monsters Sseon & Mun}}
|es=Pokémon Sol y Luna
|pt=Pokémon Sun e Moon
|es_eu=Pokémon Sol y Luna
|es_la=Pokémon Sun y Moon
}}
}}


==See also==
==See also==
* {{Appendix|Sun and Moon walkthrough}}
* {{Appendix|Sun and Moon walkthrough}}
* {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{Core series}}<br>
{{Core series}}
 
{{Project Games notice}}
{{Project Games notice}}


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[[de:Pokémon Sonne und Mond]]
[[es:Pokémon Sol y Pokémon Luna]]
[[fr:Pokémon Soleil et Lune]]
[[fr:Pokémon Soleil et Lune]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna]]
[[it:Pokémon Sole e Luna]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン]]
[[ja:ポケットモンスター サン・ムーン]]
[[pl:Pokémon Wersje Sun i Moon]]
[[zh:精靈寶可夢 太陽／月亮]]
[[zh:精靈寶可夢 太陽／月亮]]
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