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[[File:Type-specific Z-Crystals anime.png|thumb|250px|Z-Crystal replicas in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Type-specific Z-Crystals anime.png|thumb|250px|Z-Crystals in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
A '''Z-Crystal''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|Ｚ|ゼット}}クリスタル''' ''Z-Crystal'') is an [[item]] required to upgrade [[move]]s to [[Z-Move]]s through the use of a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.  
A '''Z-Crystal''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|Ｚ|ゼット}}クリスタル''' ''Z-Crystal'') is an [[item]] required to upgrade [[move]]s to [[Z-Move]]s through the use of a [[Z-Ring]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Z-Power Ring]]{{sup/7|USUM}}.  


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|descsm=It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to an exclusive Z-Move.{{tt|*|Bag item}}<br />This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to a Z-Move.{{tt|*|Held item}}
|descusum=It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to an exclusive Z-Move.{{tt|*|Bag item}}<br />This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to a Z-Move.{{tt|*|Held item}}
|descusum=It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to an exclusive Z-Move.{{tt|*|Bag item}}<br />This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to a Z-Move.{{tt|*|Held item}}
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|locusum=[[Pikachu Valley]] (from a female Pikachu after showing it a Pikachu in a cap)
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
Z-Crystals first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', where a [[Firium Z]] appeared on {{an|Kiawe}}'s [[Z-Ring]]. He obtained it by completing [[Olivia]]'s grand trial. Later in the same episode, {{Ash}} received an [[Electrium Z]] with his Z-Ring, from {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Tapu Koko}}. However, in [[SM002|the following episode]], it shattered after Ash performed {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} with {{AP|Pikachu}}.
[[File:SM114 Z-Crystals.png|thumb|250px|Various Z-Crystals in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Z-Crystals first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', where a [[Firium Z]] appeared on {{an|Kiawe}}'s [[Z-Ring]]. He obtained it by completing [[Olivia]]'s grand trial. Later in the same episode, {{Ash}} received an [[Electrium Z]] with his Z-Ring, from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}. However, in [[SM002|the following episode]], it shattered after Ash performed {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} with {{AP|Pikachu}}.


As revealed in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', the [[island challenge]] is one way of obtaining Z-Crystals, though it is not necessarily the only way a Trainer can obtain them. Ash's goal in [[Alola]] is to complete the island challenge and collect the Z-Crystals in order to prove himself worthy of the power of [[Z-Move]]s.
As revealed in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', the [[island challenge]] is one way of obtaining Z-Crystals, though it is not necessarily the only way a Trainer can obtain them. Ash's goal in [[Alola]] is to complete the island challenge and collect the Z-Crystals in order to prove himself worthy of the power of [[Z-Move]]s.
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* Ash obtained a [[Solganium Z]] from [[Nebby]] after it evolved into {{p|Solgaleo}} in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]''.
* Ash obtained a [[Solganium Z]] from [[Nebby]] after it evolved into {{p|Solgaleo}} in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]''.
* Ash gained the ability to temporarily transform his Electrium Z into a [[Pikashunium Z]] in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', thus allowing Ash to use the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Each time its respective Z-Move is used, the Pikashunium Z reverts back to an Electrium Z.
* Ash gained the ability to temporarily transform his Electrium Z into a [[Pikashunium Z]] in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', thus allowing Ash to use the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Each time its respective Z-Move is used, the Pikashunium Z reverts back to an Electrium Z.
* {{an|Professor Kukui|The Masked Royal}} used his Incinium Z in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''.
* {{an|Professor Kukui|The Masked Royal}} used his [[Incinium Z]] in ''[[SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!]]''.
* [[Ilima]] received an [[Eevium Z]] from [[Eevee users#Eevee User Kagetora|Kagetora]] after defeating him in a {{pkmn|battle}} in ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]''.
* [[Ilima]] received an [[Eevium Z]] from [[Eevee users#Eevee User Kagetora|Kagetora]] after defeating him in a {{pkmn|battle}} in ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]''.
* [[Jessie]] obtained a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]]'s {{p|Mimikyu}}, Mimikins, in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''.
* [[Jessie]] obtained a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]]'s {{p|Mimikyu}}, Mimikins, in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''.
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* Gladion used his Normalium Z with his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} to give Z-Power to {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} in an attempt to free Nebby from its absorption in ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]''.
* Gladion used his Normalium Z with his {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} to give Z-Power to {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} in an attempt to free Nebby from its absorption in ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]''.
* Gladion obtained a [[Lunalium Z]] from {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Lunala}} in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]''.
* Gladion obtained a [[Lunalium Z]] from {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Lunala}} in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]''.
* [[Pikarla]] used her [[Pikanium Z]] in ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]''.  
* [[Pikala]] used her [[Pikanium Z]] in ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]''.  
* [[Hapu]] was revealed to own a [[Groundium Z]] in [[SM104]].
* [[Hapu]] was revealed to own a [[Groundium Z]] in ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]''.
* Gladion used his [[Dragonium Z]] in [[SM105]].
* Gladion used his [[Dragonium Z]] in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''.
* Ida used her [[Primarium Z]] in [[SM106]]. She later gave it to Lana.
* Ida used her [[Primarium Z]] in ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]''. She later gave another one to Lana.
* Kiawe received a [[Flyinium Z]] from {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} in ''[[SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!]]'' after clearing a trial it had set up for him.
* Ash obtained a [[Steelium Z]] from Hapu in ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', with his Pikachu picking it as his [[Poni Island]] grand trial prize from a full set of [[type]]-specific Z-Crystals.
* A [[Buginium Z]], [[Fairium Z]], [[Ghostium Z]], and [[Poisonium Z]] appeared in ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]'' as Z-Crystals stolen by a {{p|Pheromosa}}.
* {{an|Sophocles}} received a Buginium Z as a prize for winning the [[Vikavolt race]] in [[SM119]].
* {{an|Mallow}} received a Grassium Z from Tapu Koko in [[SM121]] after she cleared a trial set up by {{an|Oranguru}}.
* A young Professor Kukui was revealed to own a Firium Z in [[SM125]]. In the same episode, Ash also received a Firium Z from a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}}.


A full set of replicas of the [[type]]-specific Z-Crystals appeared in ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]''. These replicas were shown to Ash and {{ashcl}} by Professor Kukui.
A full set of replicas of the type-specific Z-Crystals appeared in ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]''. These replicas were shown to Ash and {{ashcl}} by Professor Kukui.


====Gallery====
====Gallery====
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File:Lillie Icium Z.png|An Icium Z
File:Lillie Icium Z.png|An Icium Z
File:Gladion Lunalium Z.png|A Lunalium Z
File:Gladion Lunalium Z.png|A Lunalium Z
File:Pikarla Pikanium Z.png|A Pikanium Z
File:Pikala Pikanium Z.png|A Pikanium Z
File:Hapu Z-Ring anime.png|A Groundium Z
File:Hapu Z-Ring anime.png|A Groundium Z
File:Dragonium Z anime.png|A Dragonium Z
File:Dragonium Z anime.png|A Dragonium Z
File:Primarium Z anime.png|A Primarium Z
File:Primarium Z anime.png|A Primarium Z
File:Flyinium Z anime.png|A Flyinium Z
File:Ash Steelium Z.png|A Steelium Z
File:Sophocles Buginium Z.png|A Buginium Z
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In ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', [[Olivia]] and [[Nanu]] attempted to use their respective Z-Crystals, [[Rockium Z]] and [[Darkinium Z]], to perform their Z-Moves against each other during a practice battle between their {{p|Lycanroc}} and {{alo|Persian}}, but [[Hala]] interrupted the battle before either move could be properly executed. In the same round, Hala was also shown being in possession of a [[Fightinium Z]].
In ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', [[Olivia]] and [[Nanu]] attempted to use their respective Z-Crystals, [[Rockium Z]] and [[Darkinium Z]], to perform their Z-Moves against each other during a practice battle between their {{p|Lycanroc}} and {{alo|Persian}}, but [[Hala]] interrupted the battle before either move could be properly executed. In the same round, Hala was also shown being in possession of a [[Fightinium Z]].


In [[PASM11]], [[Kiawe]] found a [[Firium Z]] hidden in the fur of {{adv|Sun}}'s {{p|Litten}}, {{adv|Dollar}}. After learning the proper Z-Move pose from Kiawe, Sun was successfully able to perform {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} with Dollar during a battle with [[Gladion]].
In ''[[PASM11|Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer]]'', [[Kiawe]] found a [[Firium Z]] hidden in the fur of {{adv|Sun}}'s {{p|Litten}}, {{adv|Dollar}}. After learning the proper Z-Move pose from Kiawe, Sun was successfully able to perform {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} with Dollar during a battle with [[Gladion]].


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* {{cat|Episodes in which Team Rocket gets a Z-Crystal}}


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Revision as of 11:47, 15 June 2019

Z-Crystals in the anime

A Z-Crystal (Japanese: Ｚクリスタル Z-Crystal) is an item required to upgrade moves to Z-Moves through the use of a Z-RingSM or Z-Power RingUSUM.

In the Alola region, Z-Crystals play an important role in the island challenge, as they provide proof of completing trials and grand trials, much like Gym Badges in other regions. However, not all Z-Crystals are obtained in this manner in Pokémon Sun and Moon or Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

During the game, the player can obtain Z-Crystals for their Bag, which will be stored in a dedicated Bag section. These Z-Crystals can be used to create held items of the same name at will. A held Z-Crystal is automatically removed if the Pokémon is traded between players; however, some Pokémon received from in-game trades may be holding a Z-Crystal the player already has.

Holding a Z-Crystal makes Rayquaza unable to Mega Evolve.

List of Z-Crystals

For each type

For specific Pokémon

Artwork

Electrium Z artwork.png Fairium Z artwork.png Kommonium Z artwork.png Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Lunalium Z.png
Electrium Z Fairium Z Kommonium Z Lunalium Z
Lycanium Z artwork.png Mimikium Z artwork.png Pikashunium Z artwork.png Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Solganium Z.png
Lycanium Z Mimikium Z Pikashunium Z Solganium Z


Pokémon Global Link

This is the artwork of the Z-Crystals on the Pokémon Global Link:

Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png Dream Firium Z Sprite.png
Buginium Z Darkinium Z Dragonium Z Electrium Z Fairium Z Fightinium Z Firium Z
Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png Dream Icium Z Sprite.png Dream Normalium Z Sprite.png Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png
Flyinium Z Ghostium Z Grassium Z Groundium Z Icium Z Normalium Z Poisonium Z
Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png Dream Aloraichium Z Sprite.png Dream Decidium Z Sprite.png Dream Eevium Z Sprite.png
Psychium Z Rockium Z Steelium Z Waterium Z Aloraichium Z Decidium Z Eevium Z
Dream Incinium Z Sprite.png Dream Kommonium Z Sprite.png Dream Lunalium Z Sprite.png Dream Lycanium Z Sprite.png Dream Marshadium Z Sprite.png Dream Mewnium Z Sprite.png Dream Mimikium Z Sprite.png
Incinium Z Kommonium Z Lunalium Z Lycanium Z Marshadium Z Mewnium Z Mimikium Z
Dream Pikanium Z Sprite.png Dream Pikashunium Z Sprite.png Dream Primarium Z Sprite.png Dream Snorlium Z Sprite.png Dream Solganium Z Sprite.png Dream Tapunium Z Sprite.png Dream Ultranecrozium Z Sprite.png
Pikanium Z Pikashunium Z Primarium Z Snorlium Z Solganium Z Tapunium Z Ultranecrozium Z


In the anime

Various Z-Crystals in the anime

Z-Crystals first appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, where a Firium Z appeared on Kiawe's Z-Ring. He obtained it by completing Olivia's grand trial. Later in the same episode, Ash received an Electrium Z with his Z-Ring, from Tapu Koko. However, in the following episode, it shattered after Ash performed Gigavolt Havoc with Pikachu.

As revealed in To Top a Totem!, the island challenge is one way of obtaining Z-Crystals, though it is not necessarily the only way a Trainer can obtain them. Ash's goal in Alola is to complete the island challenge and collect the Z-Crystals in order to prove himself worthy of the power of Z-Moves.

A full set of replicas of the type-specific Z-Crystals appeared in A Team-on-Team Tussle!. These replicas were shown to Ash and his classmates by Professor Kukui.

Gallery

  • A Firium Z

    A Firium Z

  • An Electrium Z

    An Electrium Z

  • A Normalium Z

    A Normalium Z

  • A Fightinium Z

    A Fightinium Z

  • A Darkinium Z

    A Darkinium Z

  • A Snorlium Z

    A Snorlium Z

  • A Rockium Z

    A Rockium Z

  • A Waterium Z

    A Waterium Z

  • A Grassium Z

    A Grassium Z

  • A Solganium Z

    A Solganium Z

  • A Pikashunium Z

    A Pikashunium Z

  • An Incinium Z

    An Incinium Z

  • An Eevium Z

    An Eevium Z

  • A Mimikium Z

    A Mimikium Z

  • A Lycanium Z

    A Lycanium Z

  • An Icium Z

    An Icium Z

  • A Lunalium Z

    A Lunalium Z

  • A Pikanium Z

    A Pikanium Z

  • A Groundium Z

    A Groundium Z

  • A Dragonium Z

    A Dragonium Z

  • A Primarium Z

    A Primarium Z

  • A Flyinium Z

    A Flyinium Z

  • A Steelium Z

    A Steelium Z

  • A Buginium Z

    A Buginium Z

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, Olivia and Nanu attempted to use their respective Z-Crystals, Rockium Z and Darkinium Z, to perform their Z-Moves against each other during a practice battle between their Lycanroc and Alolan Persian, but Hala interrupted the battle before either move could be properly executed. In the same round, Hala was also shown being in possession of a Fightinium Z.

In Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer, Kiawe found a Firium Z hidden in the fur of Sun's Litten, Dollar. After learning the proper Z-Move pose from Kiawe, Sun was successfully able to perform Inferno Overdrive with Dollar during a battle with Gladion.

Gallery

  • A Rockium Z

    A Rockium Z

  • A Fightinium Z

    A Fightinium Z

  • A Firium Z

    A Firium Z

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese Ｚ純晶 Z-Sèuhnjīng
Mandarin Ｚ純晶 / Ｚ纯晶 Z-Chúnjīng
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Z-krystal
Denmark Flag.png Danish Z-krystal
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Z-Kristal*
Z-Crystal*
Z-kristal*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Z-kristalli
France Flag.png French Cristaux Z
Germany Flag.png German Z-Kristall
Israel Flag.png Hebrew קריסטל זי Krystal Zi
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Z-Kristály
Italy Flag.png Italian Cristallo Z
South Korea Flag.png Korean Z크리스탈 Z-Crystal
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Z-krystall
Poland Flag.png Polish Kryształ Z
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Cristal Z
Russia Flag.png Russian Кристалл Z Kristall Z
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cristal Z
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Z-kristall

See also


Held items
In-battle effect items
Berries • Colored orbs • Drives • Power items
Experience-affecting items • Gems • Incense • Mega Stones • Memories • Plates
Stat-enhancing items • Type-enhancing items • Z-Crystals
Out-of-battle effect items
Power items • Incense • Mail • Scarves


Types of items
General Evolution stones • Fossils • Flutes • Shards • Held items
Evolution items • Escape items • Exchangeable items • Valuable items
Battle items • Scents • Nectars • Candy • Ingredients
Medicine Status condition healing items • Vitamins • Feathers
Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké Balls • Apricorns • Berries • Mulch
Aesthetic Decorations • Accessories (Normal • Great • Ultra • Master)
Backdrops • Props • Décor
Clothing (XY • SMUSUM • LGPE • SwSh • BDSP • LA • SV)
Other Mail • Key Items • Event items
Wonder Launcher items • Rotom Powers


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