Alola

Alola	アローラ地方
	Alola region
	Artwork of Alola from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
	Artwork of Alola from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Introduction	Pokémon Sun and Moon
Professor	Professor Kukui; Professor Burnet; Samson Oak
First partner Pokémon	Rowlet, Litten and Popplio
Regional Villains	Team Skull; Aether Foundation; Necrozma; Team Rainbow Rocket; Team Rocket (Pokémon the Series)
Pokémon League	Alola League
League Location	Mount Lanakila (games); Manalo Stadium (Pokémon the Series)
Pokédex List	Alola Pokédex; (Sun and Moon); (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)
Series	Pokémon the Series; Sun & Moon; Journeys; Pokémon Horizons: The Series (flashback; mentioned); Pokémon Evolutions
Season(s)	Sun & Moon (20); Ultra Adventures (21); Ultra Legends (22); Journeys (23); Master Journeys (24); Ultimate Journeys (25)
Generation	VII
Games	Sun and Moon; Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Adventures Debut	The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun

If you were looking for the first Japanese opening theme of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, see Alola!!.

If you were looking for the first Korean opening theme of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, see ALOLA!.

The Alola region (Japanese: アローラ地方(ちほう) Alola region) is a region of the Pokémon world. It was the seventh core series region to be introduced and is the setting of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.

Alola is made up of four islands: Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula'ula Island, and Poni Island. In the center is an artificial island by the name of Aether Paradise. It is a popular resort destination and attracts a lot of tourists from other regions. In Alola, humans and Pokémon coexist in a very close relationship, and a culture has developed that is different from other regions.

The island kahuna of each island is known to offer the first partner Pokémon to Trainers beginning their journey of this archipelago. In gameplay, the kahuna of Melemele Island, Hala, will offer the options of Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio to beginner Trainers in Sun and Moon, while in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Professor Kukui of Hau'oli City Outskirts will offer the same three Pokémon under Hala's behalf.

Etymology and design concept

Etymology

According to Shigeru Ohmori, the name "Alola" is meant to incorporate a meaning of a land that overflows with life force and supports various forms of life.^[1] Specifically, the name may come from ola (Hawaiian for "life") and alo (Latin for "to nurture" and "to cultivate") or ʻalo (Hawaiian for "to share an experience"). It also resembles the traditional Hawaiian word aloha, where the word serves as a common greeting along with its cultural and spiritual significance in connoting a force that holds together existence such as love, compassion, and kindness. This etymology parallels the use of the region's name as the word used in greeting and parting within the region.

Adjectival form

The adjectival form of Alola is "Alolan", as seen in the term Alolan form.

Design concept

Main article: Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Alola

Alola is based on the Hawaiian Islands, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean which is home to Hawaii, a state of the United States.^[2] Each of Alola's natural islands is based on one of the Hawaiian Islands:

Melemele Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian island Oʻahu.
Akala Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian island Maui.
Ula'ula Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian island Hawaiʻi (the Big Island).
Poni Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian island Kauaʻi.

Each natural island in Alola is associated with a color, which corresponds with the official color designation for their real-world counterparts. Each island is also named after the Hawaiian word for their associated color. The colors also correspond with the nectar and flowers available on said island, as well as each island's guardian deity.

Much like the Hawaiian Islands, Alola also feature a tropical climate with a diverse range of endemic species inhabiting the region.

History

Prehistory

Hundreds of years prior to Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as the people of Ultra Megalopolis injured Necrozma in an attempt to steal its powers, pieces of its prismatic body rained down onto different worlds, which included the Pokémon world in Alola. This gave origin to the Sparkling Stones, Z-Crystals, and consequently, to the Z-Rings^S^M/Z-Power Rings^US^UM, and Z-Moves.

At some point later, a Solgaleo^SUS/Lunala^MUM emerged from an Ultra Wormhole. Seeing them as a threat, the guardian deities battled the Legendary Pokémon, but were defeated in the end. After the battle, Solgaleo^SUS/Lunala^MUM offered the tapu the Tapunium Z as a reward for their efforts. Afterwards, the Legendary Pokémon, along with its counterpart, a Lunala^S^US/Solgaleo^M^UM, created a newborn in the form of a Cosmog for the tapu to take care of. This has created a repeated cycle found in the region.

At some point later, Necrozma arrived in Alola through an Ultra Wormhole, stealing all of the light in the region and shrouding it in darkness. During the events it gets a hold of Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM and turns into Dusk Mane Necrozma^US/Dawn Wings Necrozma^UM. Under the commands of Alola's royalty, the four tapu battled the now dubbed "pillager of light" to retrieve the region's light. With the help of a youth using a Sparkling Stone and Z-Power, the group had managed to defeat and banish Necrozma, restoring the region's light and freeing Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM from it. This had created Alola's tradition of the island challenge. All books related to Necrozma were burned.

Ride Pokémon are seen to have existed for hundreds of years.^[3] The Battle Royal was created based on battles between the four tapu. A Thrifty Megamart was built on Tapu Bulu's sacred grounds, however, this angered the guardian deity, that destroyed the village and the megamart itself, leaving the Pokémon Center as the only functioning building. A group that coalesced around one of the island kahunas provoked the wrath of the four island deities and in return, was struck down by them, the surviving members became the first members of Team Skull. 500 years prior, Magearna was built by a scientist and presented to a king's daughter

A few years prior to the events of the games, professor Mohn of the Aether Foundation had conducted research on Ultra Beasts and discovered the existence of the Ultra Wormholes, Cosmog, and the UB-01: Nihilego, however, he vanished during a mission to connect to an Ultra Wormhole, leaving only a weakened Cosmog behind. That incident greatly affected Mohn's wife, Lusamine. Somehow, Mohn returned to Alola after losing his memories and started working at the Poké Pelago. The Aether Foundation started the beast killer project and created the Synthetic Pokémon Type: Full based on myths and legends involving a Mythical Pokémon. However, the project was a failure due to the three Type: Full models rejecting the RKS System and going berserk. In response, Faba put a control mask on all three models and placed them in cryogenic stasis for eternity, renaming the species Type: Null.

2 years prior, Gladion steals a Type: Null from his mother and leaves Aether Paradise. 3 months prior, Lillie steals a Cosmog from the Aether Foundation and during her escape, the Cosmog teleported her to a beach, where she is found by Professor Burnet. Since then, she started living with Burnet and her husband Kukui. According to L, around the same time interval, after Zygarde had used up its strength to protect the people and Pokémon from the blast of the ultimate weapon during the events of Pokémon X and Y, its Cores and Cells scattered to far-off places, including Alola. It absorbed the Z-Power found there and sought out humans who would give it aid such as Dexio, Sina, and Elio/Selene, leading to the Pokémon's appearance in both Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.

Contemporary history

The worlds of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon take place in different universes from one another, with the worlds of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon taking place in universes different from not only each other but to Sun and Moon as well, causing a set of parallel universes. Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon have a 12 hour time difference from Sun and Ultra Sun. Alola's contemporary history is different in Sun and Moon compared to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Pokémon Sun and Moon

Elio/Selene begins their adventure after meeting Professor Kukui who takes them to receive their first partner Pokémon from Kahuna Hala. During this series of events, the trainer meets Lillie, mistaking her for the kahuna; her Cosmog; Nebby, and Hala's Grandson, Hau on their way to Iki Town. Nebby gets attacked by wild Spearow on a wooden bridge, to which is destroyed after thet help protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian, Tapu Koko, saves the two of them and offers Elio/Selene a Sparkling Stone. They receive their first partner Pokémon and a Z-Ring at the festival inaugurating their island challenge, consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along their journey, they encounter a group called Team Skull, whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as the Aether Foundation, whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. Midway through their island challenge, Elio/Selene are brought on a tour of Aether Paradise, where they find a Nihilego, an Ultra Beast and are tasked to defeat it. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, Guzma, at the Shady House, they learn that Lillie was taken away by Team Skull, and upon Gladion's request, him, Elio/Selene, and Hau travel to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie, where they battle Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation who is also revealed to be Lillie and Gladion's mother. Lusamine opens Ultra Wormholes across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve Nebby into Solgaleo^S/Lunala^M at the Altar of the Sunne^S/Altar of the Moone^M and travel into Ultra Space, where Elio/Selene battle Lusamine once again and brings her and Guzma back to Alola. They catch Nebby after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. The trainer then climbs to the summit of Mount Lanakila, where the newly opened Pokémon League stands. They defeat the Elite Four and Professor Kukui, becoming the first Champion of Alola. A festival is held in Iki Town, and Lillie brings them to the Ruins of Conflict to thank Tapu Koko. The next day, Lillie leaves on a boat to Kanto to help her sickly mother.

Looker Episode

Hau enters the player's home and gifts them with Z-Crystals for the remaining unchosen starter Pokémon. Outside the house, a man appears, waiting to give them a strange Enigmatic Card before hurrying away. The card appears to be from the International Police. The player flies to the Akala Motel on Route 8, meeting with Looker and Anabel. They inform the player about what's happened after Lusamine's attempts to create Ultra Wormholes. Many Ultra Beasts have appeared and run rampant across the region, and need to either be destroyed or caught. The player assists Anabel in catching the invasive species.

After obtaining all UBs, a mysterious black creature known as Necrozma appears, which can be encountered at the farthest hollow of Ten Carat Hill. The International Police do not identify the Pokémon as an Ultra Beast despite Looker's claims.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Elio/Selene begins their adventure after meeting Professor Kukui who provides them with their first partner Pokémon on Kahuna Hala's behalf. During this series of events, Elio/Selene meets Lillie, mistaking her for the kahuna; her Cosmog; Nebby, and Hala's Grandson, Hau on their way to Iki Town. Nebby gets attacked by wild Spearow on a wooden bridge, to which is destroyed after they helps protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian, Tapu Koko, saves the two of them and offers Elio/Selene a Sparkling Stone. They receive a Z-Power Ring at the festival inaugurating their island challenge, consisting of eight trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Once again they come across Team Skull and the Aether Foundation, battling a wild Nihilego found on Aether Paradise. However, they're also met with a new group known as the Ultra Recon Squad, who are associated with Aether. After defeating the leader of Team Skull, Guzma, at the Shady House, they learn that Lillie was taken away by Team Skull, and upon Gladion's request, him, Elio/Selene and Hau travel to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie, where they battle Lusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation who is also revealed to be Lillie and Gladion's mother. Lusamine opens a single Ultra Wormhole to enter with Guzma in a plot to stop Necrozma from stealing Alola's light. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve Nebby into Solgaleo^US/Lunala^UM at the Altar of the Sunne^US/Altar of the Moone^UM however, before they can go into Ultra Space, Lusamine and Guzma are immediately ejected from an Ultra Wormhole, being defeated by Necrozma. Necrozma soon follows and captures Nebby and takes control of its body, becoming Dusk Mane^US/Dawn Wings Necrozma^UM, and proceeds to not only summon Ultra Beasts into Alola, but steals all of Alola's light. With help from the Ultra Recon Squad, they ride atop a Lunala^US/Solgaleo^UM and goes to Ultra Megalopolis to chase down Necrozma, who then uses the light it took from Nebby to become Ultra Necrozma, its original form. Elio/Selene successfully defeat Necrozma and separate Nebby from it, returning the light to Alola. They then finish their island challenge and climb Mount Lanakila where they defeat Hau, as their final obstacle and becoming the first Champion of Alola. A festival is held in Iki Town. Gladion leaves for Kanto and Johto by boat. They then return home, where they are contacted by Hau and the Ultra Recon Squad to catch Blacephalon^US or Stakataka^UM.

Episode RR

They soon learn of Team Rainbow Rocket, who take over the Festival Plaza and Aether Paradise. Lillie reaches out to Elio/Selene for help and they intervene, dealing with several Rainbow Rocket Grunts in the altered Aether Paradise, now known as Team Rocket's Castle. The organization is ran by several villainous Team Leaders from previous video games: Archie, Maxie, Cyrus, Lysandre, and Ghetsis; all coming from timelines where they were successful in their plans. Finally, they reach Lusamine's chamber and defeat Rainbow Rocket's head leader, Giovanni, who then leaves Paradise and restores it to normal after his defeat. However, before he leaves, he subtly implies he has yet more plans in mind.

Gladion returns a month later after Giovanni's defeat, allowing him and his mother to reunite with his father in unexpected ways.

Geography

Environment

The Alola region consists of four main islands: Melemele Island, Akala Island, Ula'ula Island, and Poni Island. It also includes one artificial island, Aether Paradise, described as a "very large floating structure" or VLFS, and Poké Pelago, a group of small, uninhabited islands. People can travel between the islands via boat, the Poké Ride's Charizard Glide, and Mantine Surf; it is not possible to use the Poke Ride's Lapras Paddle or Sharpedo Jet, or any field moves, to move between the islands. All four natural islands are, to an extent, forested and mountainous. Most of these islands' cities and towns are on the coast, with the notable exceptions of Iki Town and Paniola Town. Routes are relatively developed here compared to other regions, with several of them having their own Pokémon Centers in addition to residential buildings.

Though steeped in nature, Melemele Island, in the northwest of the archipelago, has the least extreme environments. It is home to Alola's largest settlement, Hau'oli City. Its routes gently slope up towards the center of the island to form a gradual mountain, on top of which are the Ruins of Conflict. A notable Melemele Island landmark is Ten Carat Hill, which was formed out of an underwater volcano and has an open-air hollow in the middle, itself resembling a volcano.

Akala Island, in the northeast of the archipelago, contains Alola's only active volcano, in Wela Volcano Park. It also has the most settlements of the four natural islands. Its largest city, Heahea City, boasts several huge resort hotels, such as the Hano Grand Resort, which has its own beach and golf course. A notable Akala Island landmark is Brooklet Hill, which has cascading waterfalls that give off the impression of a terrace field. The island is also contains a rainforest known as Lush Jungle.

Ula'ula Island, in the southeast of the archipelago, is the largest of Alola's islands. It is also the most varied in terms of weather and terrain, with significantly rougher terrain areas than other islands. For such a large island, it has few settlements: Malie City, the largest city in Ula'ula; Tapu Village, destroyed by the tapu a long time ago, contains just a Pokémon Center; and Po Town, occupied by Team Skull. These settlements all sit in the shadow of a contiguous mountain range in the heart of the island, which includes three mountain peaks and a harsh desert. On the southwest coast of the island is a large lagoon with breakable rocks that the Poké Ride's Sharpedo Jet can break through. Notable Ula'ula Island landmarks are the Lake of the Moone and the Lake of the Sunne, both perfectly circular lakes that have special connections to the Legendary Pokémon of Alola, Solgaleo and Lunala.

Poni Island, in the southwest of the archipelago, is the most sparsely populated of Alola's islands. It only contains one settlement in Ancient Poni Path, however the Seafolk Village is a gathering location of seafarring people. Similar to the Battle Zone in Sinnoh, it is full of rugged and harsh environments. Though its coasts are fairly flat, the island is mostly mountainous and rocky, in part due to the sprawling Vast Poni Canyon — described as a natural trial site — that takes up over half the island's land. Exeggutor Island, a smaller unihabited island that was once its own trial site, can be accessed in Seafolk Village.

Aether Paradise, just west of the center of the archipelago, starkly contrasts with the natural islands. It is strikingly modern, with a huge building in the center that serves as both the main area and the headquarters of its owners, the Aether Foundation. Behind this building is a sprawling mansion that serves as the office and residence of its head, Lusamine.

Among Alola's four islands is another smaller archipelago known as Poké Pelago. This archipelago is uninhabited by people, despite this, Mohn has made it a paradise for Trainer-owned Pokémon and has several different islands and attractions for their Pokémon to take part in.

Climate

Alola has a warmer climate than other regions, being more tropical, similar to its real-world counterpart of Hawaii. For example, a thriving rainforest grows on Akala Island. The Pokémon themselves have also adapted to Alola's tropical atmosphere, the biggest example being the Exeggutor that grow on Poni Island, who have reached lengths other Exeggutor are unable to reach, due to the amount of sun that shines over the islands. These Exeggutor match the flora that grow on the islands. However, Mount Lanakila, Alola's highest point, constantly experiences snow and hail due to its high altitude.

Each of the natural islands also experiences a wide variety of weather conditions. For example, Ula'ula Island hosts environments with harsh sun, extreme sandstorms, and frequent rain, in addition to the snow and hail on Mount Lanakila. Exeggutor Island is known to have common rain showers, as well, these often result in either rainbows during the day, or meteor showers during the night when the rain clears.

Ecology

The ecology of Alola is described as being diverse. While plenty of the Pokémon who live in Alola has lived with human natives for generations, plenty of new Pokémon from other regions have shown up recently as well.^[4] Alola's environmental conditions affect its Pokémon in various ways. To adapt to the unique environmental pressures of their Alolan habitats, a number of Pokémon species originally found in the Kanto region have developed regional forms named Alolan forms. Alolan Exeggutor, for instance, are five times as tall as those in other regions due to Alola's abundant sunlight, and Alolan Vulpix, which moved to snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, adapted to their new environment by becoming Ice-type. In adition to this, some Pokémon are known to only live on individual islands, due to each island's subclimates. This has also affected some Pokémon, such as Oricorio, who are known to change their form depending on the type of nectar and flora present on the island its found in. Vast Poni Canyon, Blush Mountain, Lush Jungle and Mount Lanakila are locations which can induce certain Pokémon to evolve.

What has added to this diversity is also the inclusion of Pokémon being brought over from other regions, however this had lead to the issue of multiple invasive species, such as Alolan Rattata and Gumshoos. The rare phenomena known as Ultra Wormholes infrequently appear throughout Alola, causing a disruption of non-native Pokémon known as Ultra Beasts to appear, harming the peace and wildlife. These wormholes, which link to other dimensions, are known to pour Z-Power into the region, which has allowed some Pokémon to enlarge in size and creating the Totem Pokémon found at trial sites.

Alola is also known to be rather lush in greenery, being rich in vegatation and flora. Have multiple tropically diverse trees and flowers, with each island having different types of plants not found in the others. For example, the flowers that Oricorio use for food come in colors correspnding to the island's name; with Mememele Island containing a meadow with yellow flowers. While each island has its own plants, they share many similarties too, with many Berry Trees used for harvesting berries being found. Route 2 in particular even has a Berry field. These Berry Trees often drop different types of berries, to which Pokémon like Crabrawler feed from.

Poké Pelago has ecology that differs from Alola's main four islands, but is still environmentally tropical. Here, Poké Beans naturally grow, and can be given to Pokémon as a form of delicacy. Wild Pokémon are known to appear on these islands, being attracted to the Poké Beans and Berries that may grow on the islands. Similarly, Exeggutor Island appears to be environmentally different based on version, in Sun and Moon; it appears to be more dry and earthy, matching mainland Poni Island; while in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Exeggutor Island is much more lush and green, filled with plant life. It is also unihabited by people.

Demographics

The Alola region has a total population of 1005^USUM, including all towns, cities, and other areas. Since its introduction in Generation VII, it has been the third largest region by population.

Notable locations

Alola has nine cities and towns, a big avenue and a Pokémon League. Like in Unova and Kalos, the routes of Alola start counting again from 1, likely to represent its geographical isolation from the original four regions. There are 17 routes in total, although there are many other locations in the form of a route that in this region are named differently, such as Akala Outskirts or Poni Grove.

Settlements

Island	Name	Population	Description
Melemele	Iki Town	18^SM 19^USUM	An old town where traditions have been passed on for generations. The villagers here are close with Tapu Koko.
Melemele	Hau'oli City	97^USUM	Beachfront: A popular spot where locals like to gather. Even people from other towns come to Hau'oli City to visit this beach. Shopping District: The bustling center of the city, where you can get everything from fashion items to popular treats to eat.^SM The center of the city, where more and more people have become fashion conscious to take commemorative photos.^USUM Marina: A harbor where you can set out for the other islands. It's visited by many people and boats.
Akala	Heahea City	82^USUM	Considered the "front door" to Akala Island, this town's residents treasure visitors and welcome them most warmly.
Akala	Paniola Town	16^USUM	A town located in the middle of Akala Island and surrounded by ranch land and pastures for grazing.
Akala	Royal Avenue	56^SM	A major street that has developed so much thanks to the Battle Royal Dome being on it, making it look like a city street.
Akala	Konikoni City	55^USUM	The large gateway at the entrance gives a unique impression. This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops.^SM This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops and even a photo club, beyond the gate at the entrance.^USUM
Ula'ula	Malie City	84^SM	A city with an obvious Eastern influence in its design. The architecture is distinctive here. Outer Cape: A cape famous for its Recycling Plant. The plant is co-managed by people and Pokémon.
Ula'ula	Tapu Village	17^USUM	The remains of a village said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu when the people roused its anger.
Ula'ula	Po Town	8^USUM	A town barricaded with tall walls that seem to reach the sky. It is occupied by Team Skull.
Poni	Seafolk Village	29^USUM	The village of a wandering people who live on ships. They all seem to love living free and unfettered.
Ula'ula	Pokémon League	11^USUM	The place where the most powerful Trainer in the Alola region will be decided. Coming soon!

Landmarks

Island	Landmark	Description
Melemele	Mahalo Trail	A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
Melemele	Hau'oli Cemetery	The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
Melemele	Berry fields	A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
Melemele	Verdant Cavern	A cave with a great variety of plants thriving inside it. The light shafting in from above makes for a breathtaking sight.
Melemele	Melemele Meadow	A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Melemele	Seaward Cave	A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
Melemele	Kala'e Bay	One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
Melemele	Ten Carat Hill	A great hill formed by the activity of an underwater volcano. It is famous for the hollow in its middle that is open to the air.
Akala	Paniola Ranch	The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
Akala	Brooklet Hill	The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
Melemele	Melemele Island	This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
Akala	Wela Volcano Park	A mountain with steep paths and waste lands. There is a trial site on top.
Akala	Lush Jungle	A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
Akala	Diglett's Tunnel	Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
Akala	Memorial Hill	A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
Akala	Akala Outskirts	A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
Akala	Ruins of Life	The ruins that enshrine Tapu Lele, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is born here.
Akala	Hano Grand Resort	The biggest of all the resorts in the Alola region. The hotel is fully booked a year in advance.
Akala	Hano Beach	The beach near Hano Grand Hotel at the Hano Grand Resort. Pyukumuku-chucking is a popular part-time job to do here.
Aether Paradise	Aether Paradise	A VLFS or a "very large floating structure." This is where the Aether Foundation's research facilities are.
Ula'ula	Malie Garden	A well-manicured garden located in the middle of Malie City. The large lake within it seems to resemble something...
Ula'ula	Mount Hokulani	A mountain suitable for observing the stars. There is an observatory on top.
Ula'ula	Hokulani Observatory	A research facility for observing and studying various phenomena in space.
Ula'ula	Blush Mountain	The mountain where the Geothermal Power Plant is situated. Its output covers almost all of Ula'ula Island's electric needs.
Ula'ula	Secluded Shore^SM Ula'ula Beach^USUM	A small patch of shore on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A rather isolated and unwelcoming place.^SM A beach that spreads on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A very popular and busy place for Mantine Surf.^USUM
Ula'ula	Aether House	Where Pokémon and people huddle together.
Ula'ula	Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)	The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu.
Ula'ula	Haina Desert	A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
Ula'ula	Ruins of Abundance	The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
Ula'ula	Ula'ula Meadow	A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Ula'ula	Lake of the Moone	A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
Ula'ula	Lake of the Sunne	A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
Ula'ula	Shady House	A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
Poni	Poni Wilds	The entrance to Poni Island. It connects to Seafolk Village.
Poni	Ancient Poni Path	An old path that leads to Vast Poni Canyon. Some people and Pokémon still try to live in the ruins here, but not many.
Poni	Poni Breaker Coast	The southern coast of Poni Island, where rough waves pound mercilessly upon the shore.
Poni	Ruins of Hope	The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
Poni	Exeggutor Island	It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
Poni	Vast Poni Canyon	The most challenging path on Poni Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
Poni	Altar of the Sunne	An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
Poni	Altar of the Moone	An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
Ula'ula	Mount Lanakila	The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
Melemele	Ruins of Conflict	The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
Poni	Poni Grove	A natural path that winds among the many trees. It leads to the eastern side of Poni Island.
Poni	Poni Plains	The plains that lead to the northern part of Poni Island. There is also a path connecting to Poni Meadow from here.
Poni	Poni Meadow	A place where purple flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Poni	Resolution Cave	A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
Poni	Poni Coast	The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
Poni	Poni Gauntlet	A difficult path that leads to the Battle Tree. It's full of tough Trainers.
Poni	Battle Tree	The sacred battle grounds for the toughest Trainers of the Alola region.
Poké Pelago	Poké Pelago	A group of uninhabited islands in the region reserved for the pleasure of Pokémon. It is overseen by Mohn.
-	Festival Plaza	A plaza that collects most of its communication features, such as connecting to the Pokémon Global Link.
Melemele	Big Wave Beach	A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Melemele	Sandy Cave	The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks.
Akala	Heahea Beach	A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Akala	Pikachu Valley	Electric paradise.
Akala	Dividing Peak Tunnel	A long, featureless tunnel connecting Routes 7 and 8.
Poni	Poni Beach	A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Poni	Plains Grotto	A circular cave with a pedestal in the center housing a Kommonium Z.
Aether Paradise	Team Rocket's Castle	The base of Team Rainbow Rocket during Episode RR. It temporarily replaced Lusamine's mansion.

Animated series-exclusive

Picture	Location	Description
	Aina's Kitchen	A cafeteria located on Melemele Island. It is run by Abe with help from his daughter Mallow and is a popular place to eat.
	Alola TV	The main television production and broadcasting hub in the Alola region over the past 55 years.
	Bamboo Hill	A hill on Melemele Island that serves as a camping site and contains bamboo trees.
	Bewear's den	The secret base of Team Rocket, located in a hollowed-out tree found within the dense forests of Melemele Island.
	Clawmark Hill	A mountain located near Professor Kukui's house on Melemele Island where wild Pokémon spar at night.
	Manalo Stadium	A stadium built by the Aether Foundation, located in the ocean near Aether Paradise. It was built specifically to host the Alola League Conference.
	Oranguru's place	A café found in a forest on Melemele Island. It is run by an Oranguru who supplies drinks to customers and listens to them as they vent any problems that they have.
	Pokémon Paradise Resort	A hot spring resort on Akala Island where both humans and Pokémon can relax.
	Pokémon School	A school on Melemele Island where Trainers of varying ages meet to improve themselves. Samson Oak is the principal.
	Starfall Hill	A hill located atop Mount Hokulani on Ula'ula Island. It is known for the large amount of Minior that fall down there from space.
	Treasure Island	An island located near Melemele Island, which is home to many wild Pokémon.
	Viren Stadium	A stadium on Melemele Island built by Viren to host Pokémon Base matches and Viren's own Pokémon Base team.
	Viren Tower	A tower on Melemele Island built by Viren, who records his own TV programmes such as Viren Shopping Network (Japanese: ブルガンショッピング Bourgain Shopping) here.

Manga-exclusive

Picture	Island	Location	Manga	Description
	Poni	Poni Altar	Pokémon Adventures	An amalgamation of the games' Altar of the Sunne and Altar of the Moone. It is a stone altar associated with the light trio.

Appearance

Artwork


Artwork from Pokémon Sun and Moon	Overhead view of Alola from Pokémon Sun and Moon	Overhead view of Alola from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

In-game


Alola as seen in Pokémon Sun and Moon	Alola as seen in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon	Selene's sync move mindscape from Pokémon Masters EX

Island challenge

Main article: Island challenge

The island challenge is a rite of passage in the Alola region consisting of trials on each of Alola's four main islands. Each trial has a captain who provides guidance to Trainers undertaking a trial. At the end of each trial, Trainers must face a Totem Pokémon in an SOS Battle. The final trial on each island is called the grand trial, where the Trainer must battle the island kahuna. The goal of those taking the island challenge is to become the strongest Trainer, known as the island challenge champion.

Captains and Totem Pokémon

Melemele Island

Melemele Island
Generation VII		Region: Alola
Captain Japanese	Location Japanese	Type	Totem Pokémon	Ally Pokémon
Ilima イリマ Ilima	Verdant Cavern 茂みの洞窟 Verdant Cavern	Normal	Gumshoos^SUS	Yungoos^SUS
Ilima イリマ Ilima	Verdant Cavern 茂みの洞窟 Verdant Cavern	Normal	Alolan Raticate^MUM	Alolan Rattata^MUM

Akala Island

Akala Island
Generation VII		Region: Alola
Captain Japanese	Location Japanese	Type	Totem Pokémon	Ally Pokémon
Lana スイレン Suiren	Brooklet Hill せせらぎの丘 Brooklet Hill	Water	Wishiwashi (School Form)^SM	Wishiwashi^SM	Alomomola^SM
Lana スイレン Suiren	Brooklet Hill せせらぎの丘 Brooklet Hill	Water	Araquanid^USUM	Dewpider^USUM	Masquerain^USUM
Kiawe カキ Kaki	Wela Volcano Park ヴェラ火山公園 Wela Volcano Park	Fire	Salazzle^SM	Salandit^SM
Kiawe カキ Kaki	Wela Volcano Park ヴェラ火山公園 Wela Volcano Park	Fire	Alolan Marowak^USUM	Salazzle^USUM
Mallow マオ Mao	Lush Jungle シェードジャングル Shade Jungle	Grass	Lurantis	Trumbeak^SM	Castform^SM
Mallow マオ Mao	Lush Jungle シェードジャングル Shade Jungle	Grass	Lurantis	Comfey^USUM	Kecleon^USUM

Ula'ula Island

Ula'ula Island
Generation VII		Region: Alola
Captain Japanese	Location Japanese	Type	Totem Pokémon	Ally Pokémon
Sophocles マーマネ Mamane	Hokulani Observatory ホクラニ天文台 Hōkūlani Observatory	Electric	Vikavolt^SM	Charjabug^SM	Charjabug^SM
Sophocles マーマネ Mamane	Hokulani Observatory ホクラニ天文台 Hōkūlani Observatory	Electric	Togedemaru^USUM	Skarmory^USUM	Dedenne^USUM
Acerola アセロラ Acerola	Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) スーパー・メガやす　跡地 Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)	Ghost	Mimikyu	Haunter^SM	Gengar^SM
Acerola アセロラ Acerola		Ghost	Mimikyu	Banette^USUM	Jellicent^USUM

Poni Island

Poni Island
Generation VII		Region: Alola
Captain Japanese	Location Japanese	Type	Totem Pokémon	Ally Pokémon
None	Vast Poni Canyon ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni	Dragon	Kommo-o	Hakamo-o^SM	Scizor^SM
None	Vast Poni Canyon ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni	Dragon	Kommo-o	Noivern^USUM	Scizor^USUM
Mina マツリカ Matsurika	None^SM	Fairy	None^SM	None^SM
Mina マツリカ Matsurika	Seafolk Village 海の民の村 Seafolk Village^USUM	Fairy	Ribombee^USUM	Blissey^USUM	Pelipper^USUM

Island kahunas

Island kahunas
Generation VII		Region: Alola
Island kahuna Japanese	Island	Location Japanese	Type
Hala ハラ Hala	Melemele Island	Iki Town リリィタウン Liliʻi Town	Fighting
Olivia ライチ Lychee	Akala Island	Ruins of Life 命の遺跡 Ruins of Life	Rock
Nanu クチナシ Kuchinashi	Ula'ula Island	Malie City マリエシティ Malie City	Dark
Hapu ハプウ Hapū	Poni Island	Vast Poni Canyon^SM ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni	Ground
Hapu ハプウ Hapū	Poni Island	Exeggutor Island^USUM ナッシー・アイランド Nassy Island	Ground

Alola League

Main article: Alola League

A Pokémon League for the Alola region was developed on top of Mount Lanakila by Professor Kukui only recently. As a result, the Alola League has no Pokémon Champion. Instead, in Sun and Moon, after defeating the Elite Four, the player must battle Kukui, the founder of the League, in order to formally attain the title of Alola's first Pokémon League Champion. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player battles their rival Hau instead. The player, as the reigning Champion, can subsequently defend their title against a variety of challengers.

Elite Four

Alola League
Generation VII
Member Japanese		Type
Hala ハラ Hala^SM	Molayne マーレイン Mullein^USUM	Fighting	Steel
Olivia ライチ Lychee		Rock
Acerola アセロラ Acerola		Ghost
Kahili カヒリ Kahili		Flying

Trivia

Alola is the only core series region:
- To have the player's home not be located in a city or town. Instead, it is located on Route 1.
- To have an Elite Four member change within a single generation.
- Whose name is a palindrome.
- To have more than one burial ground at once.
Alola is the only core series region to not introduce any notable Ice-type expert.
- However, Sina, who comes from Kalos, being introduced in Pokémon X and Y, is revealed to be an Ice-type expert when the player meets her in Alola.
Alola is the first core series region taking place in the modern day not featuring:
- Gym Leaders, Gyms, and Badges.
- A Pokémon League Champion that precedes the player.
- A diploma received from someone upon completing the Pokédex.
- HMs and field moves.
- Cuttable plants.
- Roaming Pokémon.
Alola is the least visited core series region in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, only being visited in three episodes.

In other languages

Language	Name	Origin
German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Malaysian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese	Alola	From its Japanese and English name
Korean	알로라 Alola	Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Traditional)	阿羅拉 Āluólā / Alòhlāai	Transcription of its Japanese name
Chinese (Simplified)	阿罗拉 Āluólā	Transcription of its Japanese name
Greek	Αλόλα Alola	Transcription of its English name
Hebrew	אלולה Alola	Transcription of its English name
Hindi	अलोला Alolā	Transcription of its English name
Russian	Алола Alola	Transcription of its English name
Thai	อโลลา Alola	Transcription of its Japanese name

References

↑ Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 (recorded)
↑ (May 23, 2016). Junichi Masuda's LINE blog (archived June 18, 2023)
↑ Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place an undocumented number of years before any other title in the franchise. Within said title, Professor Laventon claims, "Remarkable! Truly outstanding stuff! A Pokémon letting someone ride on it... Why, it's just like the Ride Pokémon of Alola!" Implying the service had existed prior to Legends: Arceus.
↑ Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archive)