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'''Alola''' (Japanese: '''アローラ地方''' ''Alola-chihō'') is a region of the [[Pokémon world]]. It is the setting of {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
The '''Alola''' region (Japanese: '''アローラ{{tt|地方|}}''' ''Alola {{tt|region|chihō}}'') is a [[region]] of the [[Pokémon world]]. It was the seventh [[core series]] region to be introduced and is the setting of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]].  


The Alola region is made of up four natural islands and one artificial island. 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.
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 {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Litten}}, and {{p|Popplio}} to beginner Trainers in Sun and Moon, while in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, [[Professor Kukui]] of [[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli City Outskirts]] will offer the same three Pokémon under Hala's behalf.


==Etymology and design concept==
==Etymology and design concept==
===Etymology===
===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.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/nintendo/v/72391082?t=43m Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 (recorded)]</ref> The name may come from ''ola'', Hawaiian for life, and the traditional Hawaiian greeting ''{{wp|aloha}}''.
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.<ref>[https://www.twitch.tv/nintendo/v/72391082?t=43m Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 (recorded)]</ref> Specifically, the name may come from ''ola'' ({{wp|Hawaiian language|Hawaiian}} for life) and the traditional Hawaiian word ''{{wp|aloha}}'', which, beyond its use as a greeting, also signifies a respect and love for the shared life force between all. This etymology is likely also shared by the Alolan greeting and parting "alola". The {{wp|Demonym|adjectival form}} of Alola is "Alolan", as seen in the term [[Alolan form]].


===Design concept===
===Design concept===
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Alola is based on {{wp|Hawaii}}, a state of the {{wp|United States}}.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref><ref>[http://lineblog.me/masudajunichi/archives/3406435.html Junichi Masuda's LINE blog]</ref>
[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world-North America.png|thumb|left|250px|The map of [[wp:North_America|North America]] showing the Alola region as the state of {{wp|Hawaii}}.]]
Alola is based on {{wp|Hawaii|Hawaiʻi}}, an archipelago in the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}} and a state of the {{wp|United States}}.<ref>[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/sun_moon/ Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site]</ref><ref>[http://lineblog.me/masudajunichi/archives/3406435.html Junichi Masuda's LINE blog]</ref> Each of Alola's natural islands is based on one of the Hawaiian islands:
* [[Melemele Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Oahu|Oʻahu}}.
* [[Akala Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Maui}}.
* [[Ula'ula Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Hawaii (island)|Hawaiʻi (the Big Island)}}.
* [[Poni Island]] is based on the real-world Hawaiian island {{wp|Kauai|Kauaʻi}}.
 
Each natural island is named after a Hawaiian word for a color. These names correspond with the their real-life counterpart of Hawaii's official island colors. Like their real-life counterparts, each of these islands are associated with the colors they are named after. The colors also correspond with the [[nectar]] and flowers available on said island, as well as each island's [[guardian deities|guardian deity]].


==History==
==History==
===Dated history===
===Dated history===
* c. 500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sun and Moon, {{p|Magearna}} was built and presented to a king's daughter.
* c. 500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, {{p|Magearna}} was built and presented to a king's daughter.
 
===Undated history===
*"Hundreds of years ago"
** As the people of [[Ultra Megalopolis]] injured {{ga|Necrozma}} in an attempt to steal its powers, pieces of its prismatic body were rained down onto different universes, which included Alola's, giving origin to the [[Sparkling Stone]]s, [[Z-Crystal]]s, and consequently, to the [[Z-Ring]]s{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|M}}/[[Z-Power Ring]]s{{sup/7|US}}{{sup/7|UM}}, and [[Z-Move]]s.
** A Pokémon known as the {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|SUS}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|MUM}} emerged from an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. Seeing them as a threat, the [[guardian deities]] had battled the [[Legendary Pokémon]] but were defeated in the end. Solgaleo/Lunala then offered the tapu the [[Tapunium Z]] as a reward for their efforts. Afterwards, the Legendary Pokémon, along with it's counterpart, a Lunala{{sup/7|S}}{{sup/7|US}}/Solgaleo{{sup/7|M}}{{sup/7|UM}}, eventually created a newborn in the form of a {{p|Cosmog}} for the tapu to take care of. This has created a repeated cycle found in the region.
** Necrozma, arrives 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{{sup/7|US}}/Lunala{{sup/7|UM}} and turns into Dusk Mane Necrozma{{sup/7|US}}/Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}. Under the commands of Alola's royalty, the four tapu battled the now dubbed "{{ga|Necrozma|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{{sup/7|US}}/Lunala{{sup/7|UM}} from it. This had created Alola's tradition of the [[island challenge]]. All books related to Necrozma were burned.
** The [[Battle Royal]] was created based on battles between the four [[Guardian deities|tapu]].
** [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] are seen to have existed for hundreds of years.<ref>[[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 [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] of Alola!"''  Implying the service had existed prior to Legends: Arceus.</ref>


===Contemporary history===
===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 [[Pokémon multiverse|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.
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Before the events of both sets of games, Professor [[Mohn]] of the [[Aether Foundation]] had conducted research on [[Ultra Beast]]s and discovering the existence of [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, {{p|Cosmog}}, and {{p|Nihilego}}, he had ended up missing prior to the story of the games. Professor Mohn had named Cosmog's species.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161118233920mp_/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/cosmog/ Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archived)]: "''The Aether Foundation is researching this unusual Pokémon, and one of the professors at the foundation recently dubbed it Cosmog.''"</ref>
Two years prior to the events of the games, [[Gladion]] steals a {{p|Type: Null}} species from the [[Aether Foundation]] and leaves [[Aether Paradise]]. While Three months prior, [[Lillie]] does a similar act and takes off with a {{p|Cosmog}} that she had also stolen from Aether Paradise. During the process, This Cosmog has transported her to a beach in Alola and is found by [[Professor Burnet]]. Lillie stays with both [[Professor Kukui]] and Burnet on [[Melemele Island]] leading up to the events of the main story. Sometime during this set of events the {{player}} character, who is either {{ga|Selene}} or {{ga|Elio}} leaves [[Kanto]] for their new home set on {{rt|1|Alola}}.
;Pokémon Sun and Moon
The {{player}} begins their [[Pokémon journey|adventure]] after meeting Professor Kukui who takes them to receive their first partner Pokémon from [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Hala]]. During this series of events, the player 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 (Pokémon)|Spearow]] on a wooden bridge, to which is destroyed after the player helps protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian, [[Tapu Koko (Pokémon)|Tapu Koko]], saves the two of them and offers the player a [[Sparkling Stone]]. The player receives 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, the player is brought on a tour of Aether Paradise, where they find a {{p|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, the player 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 Wormhole]]s across Alola and enters one with Guzma. The player and Lillie evolve [[Nebby]] into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|S}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|M}} and travel into [[Ultra Deep Sea|Ultra Space]], where the player battles Lusamine once again and brings her and Guzma back to Alola. The player catches Nebby after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. The player then climbs to the summit of [[Mount Lanakila]], where the newly opened {{al|Pokémon League}} stands. They defeat the [[Elite Four]] and Professor Kukui, becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in Iki Town, and Lillie brings them to the [[Ruins of Conflict]] to thank {{p|Tapu Koko}}.
The next day, Lillie leaves on boat for Kanto to help her sickly mother. The [[International Police]] contact the player to investigate and catch the Ultra Beasts unleashed across Alola.
;Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Similar to the above, prior to the events of the games, [[Gladion]] and [[Lillie]] both steal Pokémon from the [[Aether Foundation]]. The player moves to Alola.
The {{player}} begins their [[Pokémon journey|adventure]] after meeting [[Professor Kukui]] who provides them with their first partner Pokémon on [[Island kahuna|Kahuna]] [[Hala]]'s behalf. During this series of events, the player 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 (Pokémon)|Spearow]] on a wooden bridge, to which is destroyed after the player helps protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian, [[Tapu Koko (Pokémon)|Tapu Koko]], saves the two of them and offers the player a [[Sparkling Stone]]. The player receives 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 the player comes across [[Team Skull]] and the Aether Foundation, battling a wild {{p|Nihilego}} found on Aether Paradise. However, the player is 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, the player 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 {{ga|Necrozma}} from stealing Alola's light. The player and Lillie evolve Nebby into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|UM}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|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{{sup/7|US}}/Dawn Wings Necrozma{{sup/7|UM}}, and proceeds to not only summon [[Ultra Beast]]s into Alola, but steals all of Alola's light. With help from the Ultra Recon Squad, the player [[Ultra Warp Ride|rides atop]] a Lunala{{sup/7|US}}/Solgaleo{{sup/7|UM}} and goes to [[Ultra Megalopolis]] to chase down Necrozma, who then uses the light it took from Nebby to [[Ultra Burst|become Ultra Necrozma]], its original [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form]]. The player successfully defeats Necrozma and separates Nebby from it, returning the light to Alola. The player then finishes their island challenge and climbs [[Mount Lanakila]] where they defeat Hau, as their final obstacle and becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. A festival is held in [[Iki Town]].
Gladion leaves for Kanto and [[Johto]] by boat. The player then returns home, where they are contacted by Hau and the Ultra Recon Squad to catch {{p|Blacephalon}}{{sup/7|US}} or {{p|Stakataka}}{{sup/7|UM}}. They then learn of [[Team Rainbow Rocket]], who take over the [[Festival Plaza]] and Aether Paradise. Lillie reaches out to the player for help and they intervene, dealing with several [[Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt (Trainer class)|Rainbow Rocket Grunt]]<nowiki/>s 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===
[[File:Alola anime.png|thumb|350px|Alola's main islands in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Aether Paradise anime.png|thumb|250px|Aether Paradise in the anime]]
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 "{{wp|very large floating structure}}" or VLFS. People can travel between the islands via boat, the [[Poké Ride]]'s {{p|Charizard}} Glide, and [[Mantine Surf]]; it is not possible to use the Poke Ride's {{p|Lapras}} Paddle or {{p|Sharpedo}} Jet to move between the islands. (It is also impossible to use {{m|Surf}} or {{m|Fly}} for inter-island travel, since these moves cannot be used outside of battle in [[Generation VII]].) 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 Center]]s 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 {{p|Tapu Bulu|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 [[Haina Desert|harsh desert]]. On the southwest coast of the island is a large lagoon with [[breakable rock]]s 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, {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|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 [[Island challenge|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 [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world#Alola|real-world counterpart]] or {{wp|Hawaii|Hawaii}}. For example, a [[Lush Jungle|thriving rainforest]] grows on [[Akala Island]]. The Pokémon themselves have also adapted to Alola's tropical atmosphere, the biggest example being the {{p|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 {{weather|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 {{weather|sun}}, extreme {{weather|sandstorm}}s, and frequent {{weather|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===
[[File:Vulpix anime.png|thumb|300px|Due to their snowy habitat, Alolan {{p|Vulpix}} (right) have become {{type|Ice}}.]]
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.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161119224622/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/alola-region/ Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archive)]</ref> 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 form]]s named [[Alolan form]]s. Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}}, for instance, are five times as tall as those in other regions due to Alola's abundant sunlight, and Alolan {{p|Vulpix}}, which moved to snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, adapted to their new environment by becoming {{type|Ice}}. 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 (Pokémon)|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 [[Evolution|evolve]].


==Cities, routes, and other locations==
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 {{wp|invasive species}}, such as Alolan {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The rare phenomena known as [[Ultra Wormhole|Ultra Wormholes]] infrequently appear throughout Alola, causing a disruption of non-native Pokémon known as [[Ultra Beast|Ultra Beasts]] to appear, harming the peace and wildlife. These wormholes, which link to other [[Dimension|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 has nine cities and towns, 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.
 
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 [[Melemele Meadow|meadow]] with yellow flowers. While each island has its own plants, they share many similarties too, with many [[Berry tree|Berry Trees]] used for harvesting berries being found. [[Alola Route 2|Route 2]] in particular even has a [[Berry fields (Alola)|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 Bean|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===
===Demographics===
The Alola region has a total population of 392, including all towns, cities, and other areas.
The Alola region has a total population of 1005{{sup/7|USUM}}, including all towns, cities, and other areas. Since its introduction in [[Generation VII]], it has been the second largest region by population.
 
===Notable locations===
Alola has nine cities and towns, a big avenue and a [[Pokémon League (Alola)|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]].


===Cities and towns===
====Settlements====
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| [[File:Iki Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Iki Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[Iki Town]]
| [[Iki Town]]
| 18
| 18{{sup/7|SM}} 19{{sup/7|USUM}}
| An old town where traditions have been passed on for generations. The villagers here are close with Tapu Koko.
| An old town where traditions have been passed on for generations. The villagers here are close with Tapu Koko.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hau'oli City.png|100px]]
| [[File:Hau'oli City USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Hau'oli City]]
| [[Hau'oli City]]
| 107
| 97{{sup/7|USUM}}
| '''Beachfront''': A popular spot where locals like to gather. Even people from other towns come to Hau'oli City to visit this beach.<br>'''Shopping District''': The bustling center of the city, where you can get everything from fashion items to popular treats to eat.<br>'''Marina''': A harbor where you can set out for the other islands. It's visited by many people and boats.  
| '''Beachfront''': A popular spot where locals like to gather. Even people from other towns come to Hau'oli City to visit this beach.<br>'''Shopping District''': The bustling center of the city, where you can get everything from fashion items to popular treats to eat.{{sup/7|SM}}<br>The center of the city, where more and more people have become fashion conscious to take commemorative photos.{{sup/7|USUM}}<br>'''Marina''': A harbor where you can set out for the other islands. It's visited by many people and boats.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Heahea City SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Heahea City SM.png|100px]]
| [[Heahea City]]
| [[Heahea City]]
| 68
| 82{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Considered the "front door" to Akala Island, this town's residents treasure visitors and welcome them most warmly.
| Considered the "front door" to Akala Island, this town's residents treasure visitors and welcome them most warmly.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Paniola Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Paniola Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[Paniola Town]]
| [[Paniola Town]]
| 16
| 16{{sup/7|USUM}}
| A town located in the middle of Akala Island and surrounded by ranch land and pastures for grazing.
| A town located in the middle of Akala Island and surrounded by ranch land and pastures for grazing.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Royal Avenue SM.png|100px]]
| [[Royal Avenue]]
| 56{{sup/7|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.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Konikoni City SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Konikoni City SM.png|100px]]
| [[Konikoni City]]
| [[Konikoni City]]
| 44
| 55{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The large gateway at the entrance gives a unique impression. This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops.
| The large gateway at the entrance gives a unique impression. This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops.{{sup/7|SM}}<br>This is a city of merchants, where you find lots of shops and even a photo club, beyond the gate at the entrance.{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Malie City SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Malie City SM.png|100px]]
| [[Malie City]]
| [[Malie City]]
| 68
| 84{{sup/7|SM}}
| A city with an obvious Eastern influence in its design. The architecture is distinctive here.<br>'''Outer Cape''': A cape famous for its Recycling Plant. The plant is co-managed by people and Pokémon.  
| A city with an obvious Eastern influence in its design. The architecture is distinctive here.<br>'''Outer Cape''': A cape famous for its Recycling Plant. The plant is co-managed by people and Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Tapu Village SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Tapu Village SM.png|100px]]
| [[Tapu Village]]
| [[Tapu Village]]
| 13
| 17{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The remains of a village said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu when the people roused its anger.
| The remains of a village said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu when the people roused its anger.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Po Town SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Po Town USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Po Town]]
| [[Po Town]]
| 23
| 8{{sup/7|USUM}}
| A town barricaded with tall walls that seem to reach the sky. It is occupied by Team Skull.
| A town barricaded with tall walls that seem to reach the sky. It is occupied by Team Skull.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Seafolk Village SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Seafolk Village USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Seafolk Village]]
| [[Seafolk Village]]
| 24
| 29{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The village of a wandering people who live on ships. They all seem to love living free and unfettered.
| The village of a wandering people who live on ships. They all seem to love living free and unfettered.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon League SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Pokémon League SM.png|100px]]
| {{al|Pokémon League}}
| {{al|Pokémon League}}
| 11
| 11{{sup/7|USUM}}
| The place where the most powerful Trainer in the Alola region will be decided. Coming soon!
| The place where the most powerful Trainer in the Alola region will be decided. Coming soon!
|}
|}


===Landmarks===
====Landmarks====
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
|- style="color:#FFF"
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| A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
| A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Hau'oli Cemetery SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Hau'oli Cemetery USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]
| [[Hau'oli Cemetery]]
| The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
| The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Berry fields SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Berry fields USUM.png|100px]]
| {{al|Berry fields}}
| {{al|Berry fields}}
| A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
| A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
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| [[Melemele Meadow]]
| [[Melemele Meadow]]
| A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
| A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Seaward Cave SM.png|100px]]
| [[Seaward Cave]]
| A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kala'e Bay USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Kala'e Bay]]
| One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ten Carat Hill SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Ten Carat Hill SM.png|100px]]
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| The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
| The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Brooklet Hill SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Brooklet Hill USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Brooklet Hill]]
| [[Brooklet Hill]]
| The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
| The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Melemele Sea SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Melemele Sea USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Melemele Sea]]
| [[Melemele Sea]]
| This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
| This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Seaward Cave SM.png|100px]]
| [[Seaward Cave]]
| A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Kala'e Bay SM.png|100px]]
| [[Kala'e Bay]]
| One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Royal Avenue SM.png|100px]]
| [[Royal Avenue]]
| A major street that has developed so much thanks to the Battle Royal Dome being on it, making it look like a city street.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Wela Volcano Park SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Wela Volcano Park SM.png|100px]]
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| A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
| A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Diglett's Tunnel SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Diglett's Tunnel SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]
| [[Diglett's Tunnel]]
| Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
| Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Memorial Hill SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Memorial Hill USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Memorial Hill]]
| [[Memorial Hill]]
| A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
| A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Akala Outskirts SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Akala Outskirts SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Akala Outskirts]]
| [[Akala Outskirts]]
| A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
| A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
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|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Secluded Shore SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Secluded Shore SM.png|100px]]
| [[Secluded Shore]]
| [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]]{{sup/7|SM}}<br>[[Ula'ula Beach]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| A small patch of shore on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A rather isolated and unwelcoming place.
| A small patch of shore on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A rather isolated and unwelcoming place.{{sup/7|SM}}<br>A beach that spreads on the southern coast of Ula'ula Island. A very popular and busy place for Mantine Surf.{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aether House SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Aether House SM.png|100px]]
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| The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu.
| The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Haina Desert SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Haina Desert Area 1 SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Haina Desert]]
| [[Haina Desert]]
| A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
| A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Abundance SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Ruins of Abundance SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]
| [[Ruins of Abundance]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
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| A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
| A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of the Moone SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Lake of the Moone]]
| [[Lake of the Moone]]
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]
| [[Lake of the Sunne]]
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
| A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Shady House SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Shady House SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Shady House]]
| [[Shady House]]
| A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
| A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
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| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Exeggutor Island SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Exeggutor Island USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Exeggutor Island]]
| [[Exeggutor Island]]
| It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
| It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
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| [[File:Vast Poni Canyon SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Vast Poni Canyon SM.png|100px]]
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]
| [[Vast Poni Canyon]]
| The most challenging path on Ula'ula Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
| The most challenging path on Poni Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Altar of the Sunne SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Altar of the Sunne SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]
| [[Altar of the Sunne]]
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Altar of the Moone SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Altar of the Moone SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Altar of the Moone]]
| [[Altar of the Moone]]
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
| An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
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| The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
| The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Ruins of Conflict SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Ruins of Conflict SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]
| [[Ruins of Conflict]]
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
| The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
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| A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
| A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Coast SM.png|100px]]
| [[File:Poni Coast SMUSUM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Coast]]
| [[Poni Coast]]
| The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
| The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
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| [[File:Sun Moon Festival Plaza artwork.png|100px]]
| [[File:Sun Moon Festival Plaza artwork.png|100px]]
| [[Festival Plaza]]
| [[Festival Plaza]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Big Wave Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Big Wave Beach]]
| A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sandy Cave USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Sandy Cave]]
| The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Heahea Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Heahea Beach]]
| A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pikachu Valley USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Pikachu Valley]]
| Electric paradise.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dividing Peak Tunnel USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Dividing Peak Tunnel]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Beach USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Poni Beach]]
| A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Plains Grotto USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Plains Grotto]]
|
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Team Rocket's Castle USUM.png|100px]]
| [[Team Rocket's Castle]]
|
|
|}
|}


===Anime-exclusive locations===
====Anime-exclusive====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
|- style="color:#FFF"
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! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Aina's Kitchen.png|150px]]
| [[Aina's Kitchen]]
| style="text-align:left" | A cafeteria located on [[Melemele Island]]. It is run by [[Abe]] with help from his daughter {{an|Mallow}} and is a popular place to eat.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Alola TV Station.png|150px]]
| [[Alola TV]]
| style="text-align:left" | The main [[television]] production and broadcasting hub in the Alola [[region]] over the past 55 years.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bamboo Hill.png|150px]]
| [[Bamboo Hill]]
| style="text-align:left" | A hill on Melemele Island that serves as a camping site and contains bamboo trees.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Bewear Den.png|150px]]
| [[Bewear's den]]
| style="text-align:left" | The secret base of {{TRT}}, located in a hollowed-out tree found within the dense forests of Melemele Island.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clawmark Hill.png|150px]]
| [[Clawmark Hill]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located near {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house on Melemele Island where [[wild Pokémon]] spar at night.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Manalo Stadium.png|150px]]
| [[Manalo Stadium]]
| style="text-align:left" | A stadium built by the [[Aether Foundation]], located in the ocean near [[Aether Paradise]]. It was built specifically to host the [[Alola League]] {{pkmn|League Conference|Conference}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Oranguru place.png|150px]]
| [[Oranguru's place]]
| style="text-align:left" | A café found in a forest on Melemele Island. It is run by an {{an|Oranguru}} who supplies drinks to customers and listens to them as they vent any problems that they have.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon Paradise Resort.png|150px]]
| [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]
| style="text-align:left" | A hot spring resort on [[Akala Island]] where both humans and Pokémon can relax.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Pokémon School.png|150px]]
| [[File:Pokémon School.png|150px]]
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| style="text-align:left" | A school on Melemele Island where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s of varying ages meet to improve themselves. [[Samson Oak]] is the principal.
| style="text-align:left" | A school on Melemele Island where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s of varying ages meet to improve themselves. [[Samson Oak]] is the principal.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Clawed Hill.png|150px]]
| [[File:Starfall Hill.png|150px]]
| [[Clawed Hill]]
| [[Starfall Hill]]
| style="text-align:left" | A mountain located near [[Professor Kukui]]'s house.
| style="text-align:left" | A hill located atop [[Mount Hokulani]] on [[Ula'ula Island]]. It is known for the large amount of {{p|Minior}} that fall down there from space.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Treasure Island.png|150px]]
| [[Treasure Island]]
| style="text-align:left" | An island located near Melemele Island, which is home to many [[wild Pokémon]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Viren Stadium.png|150px]]
| {{DL|Viren Tower|Viren Stadium}}
| style="text-align:left" | A stadium on Melemele Island built by [[Viren]] to host [[Baseball|Pokémon Base]] matches and Viren's own Pokémon Base team.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Viren Tower.png|150px]]
| [[Viren Tower]]
| style="text-align:left" | 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.
|}
|}


==Geography==
====Manga-exclusive====
===Environment===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{alola color}}"
The Alola region consists of four main islands, [[Melemele Island]], [[Akala Island]], [[Ula'ula Island]], [[Poni Island]]; and one artificial island, [[Aether Paradise]], which is described as a "Very Large Floating Structure" or VLFS. It is not possible to {{m|Surf}}, or, for that matter, use the [[Poké Ride]]'s {{p|Lapras}} Paddle or {{p|Sharpedo}} Jet between the islands; those wishing to do so must take boats or the Poké Ride's {{p|Charizard}} Glide. All four islands are to an extent forested and mountainous; most of the cities and towns are on the coastlines, with notable exceptions being [[Iki Town]] and [[Paniola Town]]. Routes are relatively developed here compared to other regions, with several of them having their own [[Pokémon center]]s in addition to residential buildings.
|- style="color:#FFF"
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Picture
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{alola color}}" | Manga
! style="background:#{{alola color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Poni Altar.png|150px]]
| [[Poni Altar]]
| [[Pokémon Adventures]]
| style="text-align:left" | An amalgamation of the games' [[Altar of the Sunne]] and [[Altar of the Moone]]. It is a stone altar associated with the [[light trio]].
|}


Melemele Island to the northwest, while steeped in nature, has the least extreme environments, and 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]]. It is notable for [[Ten Carat Hill]], which was formed out of an underwater volcano and has a open-air hollow in the middle, itself resembling a volcano.
===Appearance===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola artwork.png|x250px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola USUM artwork.png|x250px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola artwork 2.png|x250px]]
|-
| Overhead view of Alola from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
| Overhead view of Alola from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Artwork of Alola from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
|}


Akala Island, to the northeast, contains Alola's only active volcano, [[Wela Volcano Park]], and has the most settlements of the four islands. It boasts several huge resort hotels, all in [[Heahea City]], one of which has its own beach and golf course. It is notable for [[Brooklet Hill]], whose cascading waterfalls give off the impression of a terrace field.
====In-game====
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color}}; font-size:80%"
Ula'ula Island to the southeast is the largest of Alola's islands, and also the most varying in terms of weather and terrain, which is significantly rougher. For such a large island, it has few settlements; one is an abandoned town while another is in ruins and contains just a Pokémon Center. These all sit in the shadow of what is essentially a contiguous mountain range in the heart of the island, which boasts not just three mountains, but also a harsh desert. Towards the southwest is a lagoon with breakable rocks that the Sharpedo Jet can break through.
|-
 
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola.png]]
Poni Island, to the southwest, is more sparsely populated, having only one settlement; and, similar to the [[Battle Zone]] in [[Sinnoh]], is full of rugged and harsh environments. The island is mostly mountainous and rocky in part due to the sprawling canyon - which is in itself described as a natural [[Island challenge|trial site]] - that takes up over half the island's space, although the coastline areas are more level.
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Alola USUM.png]]
 
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{Alola color dark}}; background:#{{Alola color light}}; width:95px" | [[File:Selene Mindscape.png|240px]]
The Aether Paradise, in stark contrast to the natural islands, 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.
|-
 
| Alola as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
===Climate===
| Alola as seen in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
Similar to [[Hoenn]], Alola seems to have a warmer climate than in other regions, implying an equatorial climate; Hawaii, which Alola is based on, experiences such climate. However, [[Mount Lanakila]], Alola's highest point, constantly experiences snow and {{weather|hail}}, due to its high altitude.
| {{color2|000|Selene (Masters)|Selene}}'s {{color2|000|sync move}} mindscape from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
 
|}
Apart from that, the islands experience a wide variety of weather conditions, especially on Ula'ula Island, which alone is afflicted with not only harsh {{weather|sun}} and extreme {{weather|sandstorm}} in the desert near its center, but also snow and hail from the aforementioned Mount Lanakila. Frequent {{weather|rain}} falls on its northern side, as well as on the northwestern side of Akala Island, where a thriving rainforest grows.
 
These environmental conditions are reflected in its Pokémon, some of which have adapted to the environmental conditions in different ways; for example, {{p|Exeggutor}} is five times as tall here due to the abundant sunlight.
 
==Ecology==
Due to the unique environmental pressures, a number of Pokémon species that appear in Alola have [[regional variant]]s known as Alola Forms that have different properties to elsewhere in the Pokémon world. For example, in Alola {{p|Vulpix}} moved to snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, and adapted to their new environment by becoming {{type|Ice}}.


==Island challenge==
==Island challenge==
{{main|Island challenge}}
{{main|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 [[Trial 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 {{pkmn|Champion|champion}}.
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 [[Trial 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 {{pkmn|Champion|champion}}.


===Captains and Totem Pokémon===
===Captains and Totem Pokémon===
====Melemele Island====
====Melemele Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{yellow color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{yellow color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{yellow color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{yellow color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! colspan=5 | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Melemele Island}}
! colspan="5" | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Melemele Island}}
|- style="background: #{{yellow color dark}};"
|-  
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Generation VII}}
! style="background:#{{yellow color light}}; color:#{{yellow color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Trial Captain}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
! colspan=3 | {{color2|{{yellow color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{yellow color light}}|Alola}}
! style="background:#{{yellow color light}}; color:#{{yellow color dark}};" | Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
|- style="color:#{{yellow color dark}}; background:#{{yellow color light}};"
! style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Type}}
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Trial Captain}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
! style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
! style="background:#{{yellow color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
! {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Type}}
|-
! {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | [[File:VSIlima.png|x120px|Ilima]]<br>{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Ilima}}<br><small>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|イリマ Ilima}}</small>
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Verdant Cavern}}<br>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|<small>茂みの洞窟<br>Verdant Cavern</small>}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" rowspan=2 | {{tcolor|Normal|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan=2 | [[File:VSIlima USUM.png|x120px|Ilima]]<br>{{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Ilima}}<br><small>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|イリマ Ilima}}</small>
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | [[File:735Gumshoos.png|120px|Gumshoos]]<br>{{pcolor|Gumshoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|S}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{normal color dark}}|Verdant Cavern}}<br>{{color|{{normal color dark}}|<small>茂みの洞窟<br>Verdant Cavern</small>}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | [[File:734Yungoos.png|120px|Yungoos]]<br>{{pcolor|Yungoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|S}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Normalium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Normal|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| [[File:735Gumshoos.png|100px|link=Gumshoos (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Gumshoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | [[File:020Raticate-Alola.png|120px|Alolan Raticate]]<br>{{pcolor|Raticate|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Raticate}}{{sup/7|M}}
| [[File:734MS6.png|link=Yungoos (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Yungoos|{{normal color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SUS}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:019Rattata-Alola.png|120px|Alolan Rattata]]<br>{{pcolor|Rattata|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Rattata}}{{sup/7|M}}
|- style="background:#{{normal color light}};"
| [[File:020Raticate-Alola.png|100px|link=Raticate (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Raticate|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Raticate}}{{sup/7|MUM}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:019AMS6.png|link=Rattata (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Rattata|{{normal color dark}}|Alolan Rattata}}{{sup/7|MUM}}
|}
|}


====Akala Island====
====Akala Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fairy color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fairy color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{fairy color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
|-
! colspan="5" | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Akala Island}}
! colspan=6 | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Akala Island}}
|-
|- style="background: #{{fairy color dark}};"
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Trial Captain}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Generation VII}}
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};" | Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
! colspan=4 | {{color2|{{fairy color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{fairy color light}}|Alola}}
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Type}}
|- style="color:#{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}};"
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trial Captain<br><small>Japanese</small>
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
|-
! {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Type}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"| [[File:VSLana.png|x120px|Lana]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Lana}}<br><small>スイレン Suiren</small>
! {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"| {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Brooklet Hill}}<br><small>せせらぎの丘<br>Brooklet Hill</small>
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}};"| {{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"| [[File:746Wishiwashi-School.png|120px|Wishiwashi]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>({{color2|{{water color dark}}|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form}})</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSLana USUM.png|x120px|Lana]]<br>{{color2|{{water color dark}}|Lana}}<br><small>スイレン Suiren</small>
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"| [[File:746Wishiwashi-Solo.png|120px|Wishiwashi]][[File:594Alomomola.png|120px|Alomomola]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Alomomola|{{water color dark}}}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Brooklet Hill}}<br><small>せせらぎの丘<br>Brooklet Hill</small>
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Waterium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Water|{{water color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}};"| [[File:VSKiawe.png|x120px|Kiawe]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Kiawe}}<br><small>カキ Kaki</small>
| [[File:746Wishiwashi-School.png|100px|link=Wishiwashi (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}<br><small>({{color2|{{water color dark}}|List of Pokémon with form differences#Wishiwashi|School Form}}){{sup/7|SM}}</small>
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}};"| {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Wela Volcano Park}}<br><small>ヴェラ火山公園<br>Wela Volcano Park</small>
| [[File:746MS6.png|link=Wishiwashi (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Wishiwashi|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}};"| {{tcolor|Fire}}
| [[File:594MS6.png|link=Alomomola (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Alomomola|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}"| [[File:758Salazzle.png|120px|Salazzle]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{water color light}}; color:#{{water color dark}};"
| style="background:#{{fire color light}};| [[File:757Salandit.png|120px|Salandit]]<br>{{pcolor|Salandit|{{fire color dark}}}}
| [[File:752Araquanid.png|100px|link=Araquanid (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Araquanid|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|-
| [[File:751MS6.png|link=Dewpider (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Dewpider|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMallow.png|x120px|Mallow]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Mallow}}<br><small>マオ Mao</small>
| [[File:284MS6.png|link=Masquerain (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Masquerain|{{water color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Lush Jungle}}<br><small>シェードジャングル<br>Shade Jungle</small>
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{fire color dark}};"
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{tcolor|Grass}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSKiawe.png|x120px|Kiawe]]<br>{{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Kiawe}}<br><small>カキ Kaki</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:754Lurantis.png|120px|Lurantis]]<br>{{pcolor|Lurantis|{{grass color dark}}}}
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{fire color dark}}|Wela Volcano Park}}<br><small>ヴェラ火山公園<br>Wela Volcano Park</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};" | [[File:732Trumbeak.png|120px|Trumbeak]][[File:351Castform.png|120px|Castform]]<br>{{pcolor|Trumbeak|{{grass color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Castform|{{grass color dark}}}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Firium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fire}}
| [[File:758Salazzle.png|100px|link=Salazzle (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:757MS6.png|link=Salandit (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Salandit|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{fire color light}};"
| [[File:105Marowak-Alola.png|100px|link=Marowak (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Marowak|{{fire color dark}}|Alolan Marowak}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:758MS6.png|link=Salazzle (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Salazzle|{{fire color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|
|- style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMallow.png|x120px|Mallow]]<br>{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Mallow}}<br><small>マオ Mao</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Lush Jungle}}<br><small>シェードジャングル<br>Shade Jungle</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Grassium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Grass}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:754Lurantis.png|100px|link=Lurantis (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Lurantis|{{grass color dark}}}}
| [[File:732MS6.png|link=Trumbeak (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Trumbeak|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:351MS6.png|link=Castform (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Castform|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}" | [[File:764MS6.png|link=Comfey (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Comfey|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:352MS6.png|link=Kecleon (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Kecleon|{{grass color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|}
|}


====Ula'ula Island====
====Ula'ula Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{red color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{red color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{red color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{red color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
|-
! colspan="5" | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Ula'ula Island}}
! colspan=6 | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Ula'ula Island}}
|- style="background: #{{red color dark}};"
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Generation VII}}
! colspan=4 | {{color2|{{red color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{red color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trial Captain<br><small>Japanese</small>
! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
! {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Type}}
! {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | [[File:VSSophocles.png|x120px|Sophocles]]<br>{{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Sophocles}}<br><small>マーマネ Mamane</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Hokulani Observatory}}<br><small>ホクラニ天文台<br>Hōkūlani Observatory</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Electrium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Electric}}
| [[File:738Vikavolt.png|100px|link=Vikavolt (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Vikavolt|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:737MS6.png|link=Charjabug (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:737MS6.png|link=Charjabug (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|- style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| [[File:777Togedemaru.png|100px|link=Togedemaru (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Togedemaru|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:227MS6.png|link=Skarmory (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Skarmory|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:702MS6.png|link=Dedenne (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Dedenne|{{electric color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSAcerola.png|x120px|Acerola]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>アセロラ Acerola</small>
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)}}<br><small>スーパー・メガやす 跡地<br>Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Ghostium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Ghost}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:778Mimikyu.png|100px|link=Mimikyu (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Mimikyu|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| [[File:093MS6.png|link=Haunter (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|{{ghost  color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:094MS6.png|link=Gengar (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Gengar|{{ghost color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; color:#{{red color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Trial Captain}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}| [[File:354MS6.png|link=Banette (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Banette|{{ghost  color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; color:#{{red color dark}};" | Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:593MS6.png|link=Jellicent (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Jellicent|{{ghost  color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|-
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"| [[File:VSSophocles.png|x120px|Sophocles]]<br>{{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Sophocles}}<br><small>マーマネ Māmane</small>
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Hokulani Observatory}}<br><small>ホクラニ天文台<br>Hōkūlani Observatory</small>
| style="background:#{{electric color light}};"| {{tcolor|Electric}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:738Vikavolt.png|120px|Vikavolt]]<br>{{pcolor|Vikavolt|{{electric color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"| [[File:737Charjabug.png|120px|Charjabug]][[File:737Charjabug.png|120px|Charjabug]]<br>{{pcolor|Charjabug|{{electric color dark}}}} ×2
|-
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSAcerola.png|x120px|Acerola]]<br>{{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Acerola}}<br><small>アセロラ Acerola</small>
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ghost color dark}}|Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)}}<br><small>スーパー・メガやす 跡地<br>Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)</small>
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{tcolor|Ghost}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | [[File:778Mimikyu.png|120px|Mimikyu]]<br>{{pcolor|Mimikyu|{{ghost color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; color:#{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:093Haunter.png|120px|Haunter]][[File:094Gengar.png|120px|Gengar]]<br>{{pcolor|Haunter|{{ghost  color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Gengar|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|}
|}


====Poni Island====
====Poni Island====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{poison color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{poison color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{poison color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! colspan="5" | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Poni Island}}
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; color:#{{poison color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Trial Captain}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
! colspan=6 | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Poni Island}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; color:#{{poison color dark}};" | Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
|- style="background: #{{poison color dark}};"
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan=2 | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Generation VII}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}};" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! colspan=4 | {{color2|{{poison color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{poison color light}}|Alola}}
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="color:#{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{poison color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trial Captain<br><small>Japanese</small>
! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
! {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Type}}
! {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|Totem Pokémon}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" colspan=2 | {{color2|{{poison color dark}}|SOS Battle|Ally Pokémon}}
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};"
| rowspan=2 | None
| rowspan=2 | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Dragonium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Dragon}}
| rowspan=2 | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|100px|link=Kommo-o (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| [[File:783MS6.png|link=Hakamo-o (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Hakamo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
| [[File:212MS6.png|link=Scizor (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"| [[File:VSMina.png|x120px|Mina]]<br>{{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Mina}}<br><small>マツリカ Matsurika</small>
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | [[File:715MS6.png|link=Noivern (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Noivern|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"| None
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | [[File:212MS6.png|link=Scizor (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}};"| {{tcolor|Fairy}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"| None
| rowspan=2 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSMina 2 USUM.png|x120px|Mina]]<br>{{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Mina}}<br><small>マツリカ Matsurika</small>
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"| None
| None{{sup/7|SM}}
|-
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fairium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fairy}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | None
| None{{sup/7|SM}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}};" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>
| colspan=2 | None{{sup/7|SM}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | {{tcolor|Dragon}}
|- style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; color:#{{fairy color dark}};"
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}};" | [[File:784Kommo-o.png|120px|Kommo-o]]<br>{{pcolor|Kommo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| {{color2|{{fairy color dark}}|Seafolk Village}}<br><small>海の民の村<br>Seafolk Village</small>{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; color:#{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:783Hakamo-o.png|120px|Hakamo-o]][[File:212Scizor.png|120px|Scizor]]<br>{{pcolor|Hakamo-o|{{dragon color dark}}}} and {{pcolor|Scizor|{{dragon color dark}}}}
| [[File:743Ribombee.png|100px|link=Ribombee (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Ribombee|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[File:242MS6.png|link=Blissey (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Blissey|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[File:279MS6.png|link=Pelipper (Pokémon)]]<br>{{pcolor|Pelipper|{{fairy color dark}}}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
|}
|}


===Island Kahunas===
===Island kahunas===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color dark}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{alola color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{alola color}}" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Island Kahuna}}<br>{{color|{{alola color dark}}|<small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | {{color|{{alola color dark}}|Island}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | {{color|{{alola color dark}}|Location<br><small>Japanese</small>}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};" | [[File:VSHala.png|x120px|Hala]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Hala}}<br><small>ハラ Hala</small>
! colspan="5" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Island kahuna|Island kahunas}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}"| {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Melemele Island}}
|- style="background: #{{alola color dark}};"
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};"| {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Iki Town}}<br><small>リリィタウン<br>Liliʻi Town</small>
! colspan="2" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Generation VII}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}};" | {{tcolor|Fighting}}
! colspan="3" | {{color2|{{alola color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color|{{alola color light}}|Alola}}
|- style="color:#{{alola color dark}}; background:#{{alola color light}};"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{alola color dark}}|Island kahuna}}<br><small>Japanese</small>
! Island
! Location<br><small>Japanese</small>
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Type}}
|- style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};"
| [[File:VSHala USUM.png|x120px|Hala]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Hala}}<br><small>ハラ Hala</small>
| [[File:Melemele Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Melemele Island}}
| {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Iki Town}}<br><small>リリィタウン<br>Liliʻi Town</small>
| [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Fightinium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Fighting}}
|- style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};"
| [[File:VSOlivia USUM.png|x120px|Olivia]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}}<br><small>ライチ Lychee</small>
| [[File:Akala Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Akala Island}}
| {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Ruins of Life}}<br><small>命の遺跡<br>Ruins of Life</small>
| [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Rockium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Rock}}
|- style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#{{dark color dark}};"
| [[File:VSNanu USUM.png|x120px|Nanu]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Nanu}}<br><small>クチナシ Kuchinashi</small>
| [[File:Ula'ula Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Ula'ula Island}}
| {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Malie City}}<br><small>マリエシティ<br>Malie City</small>
| [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Darkinium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Dark}}
|- style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}};
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:VSHapu.png|x120px|]]<br>{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Hapu}}<br><small>ハプウ Hapū</small>
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Poni Trial Completion.png|100px]]<br>{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Poni Island}}
| {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}{{sup/7|SM}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan="2" | [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|50px|link=Groundium Z]]<br>{{tcolor|Ground}}
|-
|-
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | [[File:VSOlivia.png|x120px|Olivia]]<br>{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Olivia}}<br><small>ライチ Lychee</small>
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Exeggutor Island}}{{sup/7|USUM}}<br><small>ナッシー・アイランド<br>Nassy Island</small>
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}"| {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Akala Island}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};"| {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Ruins of Life}}<br><small>命の遺跡<br>Ruins of Life</small>
| style="background:#{{rock color light}};" | {{tcolor|Rock}}
|-
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#{{dark color dark}};" | [[File:VSNanu.png|x120px|Nanu]]<br>{{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Nanu}}<br><small>クチナシ Kuchinashi</small>
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}"| {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Ula'ula Island}}
| style="background:#{{dark color light}}; color:#{{dark color dark}};"| {{color2|{{dark color dark}}|Malie City}}<br><small>マリエシティ<br>Malie City</small>
| style="background:#{{dark color light}};" | {{tcolor|Dark}}
|-
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{ground color dark}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:VSHapu.png|x120px|]]<br>{{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Hapu}}<br><small>ハプウ Hapū</small>
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Poni Island}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ground color dark}}|Vast Poni Canyon}}<br><small>ポニの大峡谷<br>Great Canyon of Poni</small>
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Ground}}
|}
|}


==Alola League==
==Alola League==
{{main|Alola League}}
{{main|Alola League}}
A {{al|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, 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.
A {{al|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.


===Elite Four===
===Elite Four===
{{elt/h|gen=VII|l={{alola color light}}|d={{alola color dark}}|league=Alola}}
{{elt/h|gen=VII|l={{alola color light}}|d={{alola color dark}}|league=Alola|col=2|col2=4}}
{{elt|type=Fighting|pic=VSHala 2.png|m=Hala|mjap=ハラ|mrm=Hala|size=150px}}
{{elt2|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|pic=VSHala 2.png{{!}}150px|pic2=VSMolayne USUM.png{{!}}150px|m=Hala|mjap=ハラ|mrm=Hala{{sup/7|SM}}|m2=Molayne|mjap2=マーレイン|mrm2=Mullein{{sup/7|USUM}}}}
{{elt|type=Rock|pic=VSOlivia 2.png|m=Olivia|mjap=ライチ|mrm=Lychee|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Rock|pic=VSOlivia 2 USUM.png|m=Olivia|mjap=ライチ|mrm=Lychee|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Ghost|pic=VSAcerola.png|m=Acerola|mjap=アセロラ|mrm=Acerola|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Ghost|pic=VSAcerola.png|m=Acerola|mjap=アセロラ|mrm=Acerola|size=150px}}
{{elt|type=Flying|pic=VSKahili.png|m=Kahili|mjap=カヒリ|mrm=Kahili|size=150px}}
{{elt|col=2|type=Flying|pic=VSKahili USUM.png|m=Kahili|mjap=カヒリ|mrm=Kahili|size=150px}}
|}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Alola is the only [[core series]] [[region]] in which the player's home is not located in a city or town. Instead, it is located on {{rt|1|Alola}}.
* Alola is the only [[core series]] [[region]]:
* Alola is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
** To have the {{player}}'s home not be located in a city or town. Instead, it is located on {{rt|1|Alola}}.
* Alola has the fewest settlements of any core series region, with 10.
** To have an [[Elite Four]] member change within a single [[generation]].
* Alola has the fewest [[route]]s of any core series region, with 17.
** Whose name is a {{wp|palindrome}}.
* Alola is the only core series region not to feature:
** To have more than one {{cat|Burial grounds|burial ground}} at once.
* Alola is the only core series region to not introduce notable {{type|Ice}} [[type expert|expert]].
** However, [[Sina]], who comes from [[Kalos]], being introduced in {{g|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 Leader]]s, [[Gym]]s, and [[Badge]]s.
** A Pokémon League {{pkmn|Champion}} that precedes the player.
** A [[diploma]] received from someone upon completing the [[Pokédex]].
** [[HM]]s and [[field move]]s.
** [[HM]]s and [[field move]]s.
** [[Gym Leader]]s, {{pkmn|Gym}}s, and Badges.
** [[Cuttable plant]]s.
** A notable {{type|Ice}} [[type expert|expert]].
* Alola is the least visited core series region in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', only being visited in three episodes.
** [[Bicycle]]s.
** A {{pkmn|Champion}} that precedes the player.
** [[Gate]]s.
** Cuttable trees.
* The adjectival form of Alola is "Alolan".


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]
* [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]
* [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]
* [[Alala, Alola]]
* [[Alolan form]]


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Alola color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Alola color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{Alola color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{Alola color}}"
|-  
|-
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
! Origin
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, German,<br>Italian, Spanish
| German, Spanish,<br>French, Italian,<br>Portuguese, Czech,<br>Danish, Finnish,<br>Indonesian, Malaysian,<br>Norwegian, Dutch,<br>Polish, Romanian,<br>Swedish, Turkish,<br>Vietnamese
| Alola
| Alola
| From its Japanese and English name
| From its Japanese and English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 알로라 ''Allora''
| 알로라 ''Alola''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 阿羅拉 / 阿罗拉 ''Āluólā''
| 阿羅拉 / 阿罗拉 ''Āluólā''
|rowspan="2"| Transliteration of its Japanese name
|rowspan="2"| Transcription of its Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 阿羅拉 ''Alòhlāai''
| 阿羅拉 ''Alòhlāai''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Αλόλα ''Alola''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Hebrew
| אלולה ''Alola''
| Transcription of its English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Russian
| Алола ''Alola''
| Алола ''Alola''
| Transcription of its English name
| Transcription of its English name
<!--|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| Thai
| อะโลลา ''Alola''
| อโลลา ''Alola''
| Transliteration of its Japanese name-->
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
|}
{{-}}


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Alola locations|*]]
[[Category:Sun and Moon locations|*]]
[[Category:Sun and Moon locations|*]]
[[Category:Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon locations|*]]
[[Category:Archipelagos]]


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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!.
Alola アローラ地方
Alola region
Alola USUM artwork.png
Artwork of the Alola region 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
NecrozmaUSUM
Team Rainbow RocketUSUM
League
Pokémon League Alola League
League Location Mount Lanakila (games)
Manalo Stadium (anime)
Pokédex
Pokédex List Alola Pokédex
 (Sun and Moon)
 (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)
Anime
Series Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Season(s) Sun & Moon (20)
Ultra Adventures (21)
Ultra Legends (22)
Journeys (23)
Master Journeys (24)
Ultimate Journeys (25)
Games
Generation VII
Games Sun and Moon
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Manga
Adventures Debut The Grand Entrance and Delivery Boy Sun

The Alola region (Japanese: アローラ地方 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 the traditional Hawaiian word aloha, which, beyond its use as a greeting, also signifies a respect and love for the shared life force between all. This etymology is likely also shared by the Alolan greeting and parting "alola". 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
The map of North America showing the Alola region as the state of Hawaii.

Alola is based on Hawaiʻi, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean and a state of the United States.[2][3] Each of Alola's natural islands is based on one of the Hawaiian islands:

Each natural island is named after a Hawaiian word for a color. These names correspond with the their real-life counterpart of Hawaii's official island colors. Like their real-life counterparts, each of these islands are associated with the colors they are named after. The colors also correspond with the nectar and flowers available on said island, as well as each island's guardian deity.

History

Dated history

  • c. 500 years prior to the events of Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Magearna was built and presented to a king's daughter.

Undated history

  • "Hundreds of years ago"
    • As the people of Ultra Megalopolis injured Necrozma in an attempt to steal its powers, pieces of its prismatic body were rained down onto different universes, which included Alola's, giving origin to the Sparkling Stones, Z-Crystals, and consequently, to the Z-RingsSM/Z-Power RingsUSUM, and Z-Moves.
    • A Pokémon known as the SolgaleoSUS/LunalaMUM emerged from an Ultra Wormhole. Seeing them as a threat, the guardian deities had battled the Legendary Pokémon but were defeated in the end. Solgaleo/Lunala then offered the tapu the Tapunium Z as a reward for their efforts. Afterwards, the Legendary Pokémon, along with it's counterpart, a LunalaSUS/SolgaleoMUM, eventually 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.
    • Necrozma, arrives 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 SolgaleoUS/LunalaUM and turns into Dusk Mane NecrozmaUS/Dawn Wings NecrozmaUM. 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 SolgaleoUS/LunalaUM from it. This had created Alola's tradition of the island challenge. All books related to Necrozma were burned.
    • The Battle Royal was created based on battles between the four tapu.
    • Ride Pokémon are seen to have existed for hundreds of years.[4]

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.

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Before the events of both sets of games, Professor Mohn of the Aether Foundation had conducted research on Ultra Beasts and discovering the existence of Ultra Wormholes, Cosmog, and Nihilego, he had ended up missing prior to the story of the games. Professor Mohn had named Cosmog's species.[5]

Two years prior to the events of the games, Gladion steals a Type: Null species from the Aether Foundation and leaves Aether Paradise. While Three months prior, Lillie does a similar act and takes off with a Cosmog that she had also stolen from Aether Paradise. During the process, This Cosmog has transported her to a beach in Alola and is found by Professor Burnet. Lillie stays with both Professor Kukui and Burnet on Melemele Island leading up to the events of the main story. Sometime during this set of events the player character, who is either Selene or Elio leaves Kanto for their new home set on Route 1.

Pokémon Sun and Moon

The player 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 player 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 the player helps protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian, Tapu Koko, saves the two of them and offers the player a Sparkling Stone. The player receives 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, the player is 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, the player 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. The player and Lillie evolve Nebby into SolgaleoS/LunalaM at the Altar of the SunneS/Altar of the MooneM and travel into Ultra Space, where the player battles Lusamine once again and brings her and Guzma back to Alola. The player catches Nebby after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. The player 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 boat for Kanto to help her sickly mother. The International Police contact the player to investigate and catch the Ultra Beasts unleashed across Alola.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Similar to the above, prior to the events of the games, Gladion and Lillie both steal Pokémon from the Aether Foundation. The player moves to Alola.

The player 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, the player 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 the player helps protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian, Tapu Koko, saves the two of them and offers the player a Sparkling Stone. The player receives 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 the player comes across Team Skull and the Aether Foundation, battling a wild Nihilego found on Aether Paradise. However, the player is 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, the player 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. The player and Lillie evolve Nebby into SolgaleoUS/LunalaUM at the Altar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM 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 ManeUS/Dawn Wings NecrozmaUM, and proceeds to not only summon Ultra Beasts into Alola, but steals all of Alola's light. With help from the Ultra Recon Squad, the player rides atop a LunalaUS/SolgaleoUM 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. The player successfully defeats Necrozma and separates Nebby from it, returning the light to Alola. The player then finishes their island challenge and climbs 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. The player then returns home, where they are contacted by Hau and the Ultra Recon Squad to catch BlacephalonUS or StakatakaUM. They then learn of Team Rainbow Rocket, who take over the Festival Plaza and Aether Paradise. Lillie reaches out to the player 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

Alola's main islands in the anime
Aether Paradise in the anime

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. 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 to move between the islands. (It is also impossible to use Surf or Fly for inter-island travel, since these moves cannot be used outside of battle in Generation VII.) 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 or 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

Due to their snowy habitat, Alolan Vulpix (right) have become Ice-type.

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.[6] 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 1005USUM, including all towns, cities, and other areas. Since its introduction in Generation VII, it has been the second 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

Map Name Population Description
Iki Town SM.png Iki Town 18SM 19USUM An old town where traditions have been passed on for generations. The villagers here are close with Tapu Koko.
Hau'oli City USUM.png Hau'oli City 97USUM 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.
Heahea City SM.png Heahea City 82USUM Considered the "front door" to Akala Island, this town's residents treasure visitors and welcome them most warmly.
Paniola Town SM.png Paniola Town 16USUM A town located in the middle of Akala Island and surrounded by ranch land and pastures for grazing.
Royal Avenue SM.png Royal Avenue 56SM A major street that has developed so much thanks to the Battle Royal Dome being on it, making it look like a city street.
Konikoni City SM.png Konikoni City 55USUM 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
Malie City SM.png Malie City 84SM 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.
Tapu Village SM.png Tapu Village 17USUM The remains of a village said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu when the people roused its anger.
Po Town USUM.png Po Town 8USUM A town barricaded with tall walls that seem to reach the sky. It is occupied by Team Skull.
Seafolk Village USUM.png Seafolk Village 29USUM The village of a wandering people who live on ships. They all seem to love living free and unfettered.
Pokémon League SM.png Pokémon League 11USUM The place where the most powerful Trainer in the Alola region will be decided. Coming soon!

Landmarks

Map Landmark Description
Mahalo Trail SM.png Mahalo Trail A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin.
Hau'oli Cemetery USUM.png Hau'oli Cemetery The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations.
Berry fields USUM.png Berry fields A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master.
Verdant Cavern SM.png 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 Meadow SM.png Melemele Meadow A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Seaward Cave SM.png Seaward Cave A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea.
Kala'e Bay USUM.png Kala'e Bay One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola.
Ten Carat Hill SM.png 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.
Paniola Ranch SM.png Paniola Ranch The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town.
Brooklet Hill USUM.png Brooklet Hill The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field.
Melemele Sea USUM.png Melemele Sea This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round.
Wela Volcano Park SM.png Wela Volcano Park A mountain with steep paths and waste lands. There is a trial site on top.
Lush Jungle SM.png Lush Jungle A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals.
Diglett's Tunnel SMUSUM.png Diglett's Tunnel Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago.
Memorial Hill USUM.png Memorial Hill A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard.
Akala Outskirts SMUSUM.png Akala Outskirts A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life.
Ruins of Life SM.png Ruins of Life The ruins that enshrine Tapu Lele, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is born here.
Hano Grand Resort SM.png Hano Grand Resort The biggest of all the resorts in the Alola region. The hotel is fully booked a year in advance.
Hano Beach SM.png 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.png Aether Paradise A VLFS or a "very large floating structure." This is where the Aether Foundation's research facilities are.
Malie Garden SM.png Malie Garden A well-manicured garden located in the middle of Malie City. The large lake within it seems to resemble something...
Mount Hokulani SM.png Mount Hokulani A mountain suitable for observing the stars. There is an observatory on top.
Hokulani Observatory SM.png Hokulani Observatory A research facility for observing and studying various phenomena in space.
Blush Mountain SM.png Blush Mountain The mountain where the Geothermal Power Plant is situated. Its output covers almost all of Ula'ula Island's electric needs.
Secluded Shore SM.png Secluded ShoreSM
Ula'ula BeachUSUM
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
Aether House SM.png Aether House Where Pokémon and people huddle together.
Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site SM.png 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.
Haina Desert Area 1 SMUSUM.png Haina Desert A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth.
Ruins of Abundance SMUSUM.png Ruins of Abundance The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here.
Ula'ula Meadow SM.png Ula'ula Meadow A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png Lake of the Moone A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
Lake of the Sunne Moone SMUSUM.png Lake of the Sunne A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle.
Shady House SMUSUM.png Shady House A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too.
Poni Wilds SM.png Poni Wilds The entrance to Poni Island. It connects to Seafolk Village.
Ancient Poni Path SM.png 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 Breaker Coast SM.png Poni Breaker Coast The southern coast of Poni Island, where rough waves pound mercilessly upon the shore.
Ruins of Hope SM.png Ruins of Hope The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here.
Exeggutor Island USUM.png Exeggutor Island It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve.
Vast Poni Canyon SM.png Vast Poni Canyon The most challenging path on Poni Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other.
Altar of the Sunne SMUSUM.png Altar of the Sunne An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
Altar of the Moone SMUSUM.png Altar of the Moone An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore.
Mount Lanakila SM.png Mount Lanakila The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here.
Ruins of Conflict SMUSUM.png Ruins of Conflict The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here.
Poni Grove SM.png Poni Grove A natural path that winds among the many trees. It leads to the eastern side of Poni Island.
Poni Plains SM.png 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 Meadow SM.png Poni Meadow A place where purple flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here.
Resolution Cave SM.png Resolution Cave A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known.
Poni Coast SMUSUM.png Poni Coast The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot.
Poni Gauntlet SM.png Poni Gauntlet A difficult path that leads to the Battle Tree. It's full of tough Trainers.
Battle Tree SM.png Battle Tree The sacred battle grounds for the toughest Trainers of the Alola region.
Sun Moon Poké Pelago artwork.png Poké Pelago
Sun Moon Festival Plaza artwork.png Festival Plaza
Big Wave Beach USUM.png Big Wave Beach A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Sandy Cave USUM.png Sandy Cave The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks.
Heahea Beach USUM.png Heahea Beach A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Pikachu Valley USUM.png Pikachu Valley Electric paradise.
Dividing Peak Tunnel USUM.png Dividing Peak Tunnel
Poni Beach USUM.png Poni Beach A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots.
Plains Grotto USUM.png Plains Grotto
Team Rocket's Castle USUM.png Team Rocket's Castle

Anime-exclusive

Picture Location Description
Aina's Kitchen.png 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 Station.png Alola TV The main television production and broadcasting hub in the Alola region over the past 55 years.
Bamboo Hill.png Bamboo Hill A hill on Melemele Island that serves as a camping site and contains bamboo trees.
Bewear Den.png 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.png Clawmark Hill A mountain located near Professor Kukui's house on Melemele Island where wild Pokémon spar at night.
Manalo Stadium.png 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 place.png 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.png Pokémon Paradise Resort A hot spring resort on Akala Island where both humans and Pokémon can relax.
Pokémon School.png Pokémon School A school on Melemele Island where Trainers of varying ages meet to improve themselves. Samson Oak is the principal.
Starfall Hill.png 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.png Treasure Island An island located near Melemele Island, which is home to many wild Pokémon.
Viren Stadium.png Viren Stadium A stadium on Melemele Island built by Viren to host Pokémon Base matches and Viren's own Pokémon Base team.
Viren Tower.png 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 Location Manga Description
Poni Altar.png 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

Alola artwork.png Alola USUM artwork.png Alola artwork 2.png
Overhead view of Alola from Pokémon Sun and Moon Overhead view of Alola from Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Artwork of Alola from Pokémon Sun and Moon

In-game

Alola.png Alola USUM.png Selene Mindscape.png
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 Trial 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
Trial Captain
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Totem Pokémon Ally Pokémon
Ilima
Ilima
イリマ Ilima
Verdant Cavern
茂みの洞窟
Verdant Cavern
Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png
Normal
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GumshoosSUS
734MS6.png
YungoosSUS
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Alolan RaticateMUM
019AMS6.png
Alolan RattataMUM

Akala Island

Akala Island
Generation VII Region: Alola
Trial Captain
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Totem Pokémon Ally Pokémon
Lana
Lana
スイレン Suiren
Brooklet Hill
せせらぎの丘
Brooklet Hill
Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png
Water
746Wishiwashi-School.png
Wishiwashi
(School Form)SM
746MS6.png
WishiwashiSM
594MS6.png
AlomomolaSM
752Araquanid.png
AraquanidUSUM
751MS6.png
DewpiderUSUM
284MS6.png
MasquerainUSUM
Kiawe
Kiawe
カキ Kaki
Wela Volcano Park
ヴェラ火山公園
Wela Volcano Park
Dream Firium Z Sprite.png
Fire
758Salazzle.png
SalazzleSM
757MS6.png
SalanditSM
105Marowak-Alola.png
Alolan MarowakUSUM
758MS6.png
SalazzleUSUM
Mallow
Mallow
マオ Mao
Lush Jungle
シェードジャングル
Shade Jungle
Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png
Grass
754Lurantis.png
Lurantis
732MS6.png
TrumbeakSM
351MS6.png
CastformSM
764MS6.png
ComfeyUSUM
352MS6.png
KecleonUSUM

Ula'ula Island

Ula'ula Island
Generation VII Region: Alola
Trial Captain
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Totem Pokémon Ally Pokémon
Sophocles
Sophocles
マーマネ Mamane
Hokulani Observatory
ホクラニ天文台
Hōkūlani Observatory
Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png
Electric
738Vikavolt.png
VikavoltSM
737MS6.png
CharjabugSM
737MS6.png
CharjabugSM
777Togedemaru.png
TogedemaruUSUM
227MS6.png
SkarmoryUSUM
702MS6.png
DedenneUSUM
Acerola
Acerola
アセロラ Acerola
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
スーパー・メガやす 跡地
Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site)
Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png
Ghost
778Mimikyu.png
Mimikyu
093MS6.png
HaunterSM
094MS6.png
GengarSM
354MS6.png
BanetteUSUM
593MS6.png
JellicentUSUM

Poni Island

Poni Island
Generation VII Region: Alola
Trial Captain
Japanese
Location
Japanese
Type Totem Pokémon Ally Pokémon
None Vast Poni Canyon
ポニの大峡谷
Great Canyon of Poni
Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png
Dragon
784Kommo-o.png
Kommo-o
783MS6.png
Hakamo-oSM
212MS6.png
ScizorSM
715MS6.png
NoivernUSUM
212MS6.png
ScizorUSUM
Mina
Mina
マツリカ Matsurika
NoneSM Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png
Fairy
NoneSM NoneSM
Seafolk Village
海の民の村
Seafolk Village
USUM
743Ribombee.png
RibombeeUSUM
242MS6.png
BlisseyUSUM
279MS6.png
PelipperUSUM

Island kahunas

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

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.

Elite Four

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

Trivia

See also

In other languages

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

References

  1. Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 (recorded)
  2. Pokémon Sun and Moon Japanese official site
  3. Junichi Masuda's LINE blog
  4. 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.
  5. Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archived): "The Aether Foundation is researching this unusual Pokémon, and one of the professors at the foundation recently dubbed it Cosmog."
  6. Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archive)


Regions in the Pokémon world
Core series Kanto (Sevii Islands) • JohtoHoenn
Sinnoh (HisuiBattle Zone) • Unova
KalosAlolaGalar (Isle of ArmorCrown Tundra)
PaldeaKitakami
Side series White CityOrre
Anime Orange ArchipelagoDecolore Islands
Spin-off games FioreAlmiaObliviaPokémon IslandMintale Town
Ryme CityPasioRanseiFerrumLental
Mystery Dungeon worldPokéParkTCG Islands
Carmonte IslandTumblecube IslandAeos Island
TCG Southern IslandsHolonParallel WorldsPuzzle Continent
Sovereign states in
the Pokémon world
Ranger UnionGuyana
Lucario KingdomMirage KingdomRota


Alola
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Islands
Melemele IslandAkala IslandUla'ula IslandPoni IslandAether Paradise
Settlements
Iki TownHau'oli CityHeahea CityPaniola TownKonikoni CityMalie CityTapu VillagePo Town
Seafolk VillagePokémon League
Routes
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Landmarks
Mahalo TrailTrainers' SchoolHau'oli CemeteryBerry fieldsVerdant CavernMelemele MeadowSeaward CaveKala'e Bay
Ten Carat HillPaniola RanchBrooklet HillMelemele SeaDiglett's TunnelRoyal AvenueBattle Royal DomeWela Volcano Park
Lush JungleMemorial HillAkala OutskirtsRuins of LifeHano Grand ResortHano BeachMalie GardenMount Hokulani
Hokulani ObservatoryBlush MountainUla'ula BeachAether HouseThrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)Haina Desert
Ruins of AbundanceUla'ula MeadowLake of the MooneLake of the SunneShady HousePoni WildsAncient Poni Path
Poni Breaker CoastRuins of HopeExeggutor IslandVast Poni CanyonAltar of the SunneAltar of the MooneMount Lanakila
Ruins of ConflictPoni GrovePoni PlainsPoni MeadowResolution CavePoni CoastPoni GauntletBattle Tree
Festival PlazaPoké PelagoBig Wave BeachSandy CaveHeahea BeachPikachu ValleyDividing Peak Tunnel
Kantonian GymPoni BeachPlains GrottoTeam Rocket's Castle
Ultra Space
Ultra Deep SeaUltra MegalopolisMegalo TowerUltra JungleUltra DesertUltra PlantUltra ForestUltra CraterUltra Ruin
Ultra Space Wilds


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