Pokemon Team Builder

Build your team for Generation 7: Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Click on any Pokemon below to add it to your team. Experience the enhanced Alola region with new features, additional Pokemon, and the Ultra Recon Squad!

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About Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are enhanced versions of Pokemon Sun and Moon, released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2017. These games expand upon the original Alola adventure with new features, additional Pokemon, and an expanded story featuring the mysterious Ultra Recon Squad. Our Pokemon Team Builder helps you plan your perfect team for your enhanced Alola adventure.

Game Overview

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were released in 2017 (Japan) and 2017 (North America), expanding the Alola region with new content. These games maintain the core gameplay of Sun and Moon while adding numerous enhancements that make this the definitive Alola experience.

Enhanced Features Over Sun and Moon

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon introduced numerous improvements and new features:

  • Ultra Recon Squad - New story featuring mysterious characters from Ultra Space
  • Expanded Pokemon - Additional Pokemon not available in the original games
  • Alola Photo Club - New feature to take photos with your Pokemon
  • Mantine Surf - Improved water surfing minigame
  • Battle Agency - New location for building rental teams
  • Ultra Warp Ride - Enhanced version of the Ultra Space wormhole travel
  • Poke Finder - Improved photography feature for documenting your journey
  • New Forms - New forms for certain Pokemon including Necrozma

Impact and Significance

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are considered the definitive versions of Generation 7. The expanded Pokedex, new story content, and additional features make these games the complete Alola experience. Our Pokemon Team Builder helps you take full advantage of all the new content when building your perfect team.

Ultra Recon Squad: New Story Adventure

The Ultra Recon Squad is a group of mysterious trainers from Ultra Space who play a central role in the story of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Their arrival brings new challenges and reveals the true nature of Ultra Beasts.

Understanding the Ultra Recon Squad

The Ultra Recon Squad consists of unique characters:

  • Dandelion - Energetic leader of the Ultra Recon Squad
  • Scout - Curious member interested in learning about Alola
  • Negasus - Strong member who values power
  • Amachum - Supportive member of the team

Ultra Warp Ride

The Ultra Warp Ride is an enhanced version of the wormhole travel:

  • Wormhole Travel - Travel through Ultra Space wormholes to different dimensions
  • Ultra Beasts - Encounter different Ultra Beasts depending on which wormholes you enter
  • Color Variations - Different colored wormholes lead to different locations
  • Legendary Encounters - Encounter legendary Pokemon through Ultra Warp Ride

Pokemon Team Builder Impact

The Ultra Recon Squad story affects Pokemon Team Builder planning:

  • New Ultra Beasts - Additional Ultra Beasts become available
  • Story Integration - The narrative affects which Pokemon you encounter
  • Post-Game Content - Extended story provides more team building opportunities

New Pokemon and Forms in USUM

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon introduce new Pokemon and forms not available in the original Sun and Moon games, significantly expanding your team building options.

Necrozma: New Legendary Forms

Necrozma receives new forms in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon:

  • Dusk Mane Necrozma - Fused with Solgaleo in Ultra Sun
  • Dawn Wings Necrozma - Fused with Lunala in Ultra Moon
  • Ultra Necrozma - Ultimate form achieved through Ultra Warp Ride
  • Signature Moves - Photon Geyser and Prismatic Laser

Additional Ultra Beasts

New Ultra Beasts become available in USUM:

  • Stakataka - Steel-type Ultra Beast that appears as a wall
  • Blacephalon - Fire-type Ultra Beast that explodes dramatically
  • Poipole - Poison-type Ultra Beast that evolves into Naganadel
  • Sandaconda - Though not an Ultra Beast, new Pokemon are available

New Pokemon for Team Building

Additional Pokemon expand your team options:

  • Poipole Line - New Ultra Beast evolution line
  • Sandaconda - New Ground-type Pokemon
  • Morelull Line - New Fairy/Grass type
  • Comfey - New Fairy-type Pokemon

Alola Photo Club: Memories with Your Team

The Alola Photo Club is a new feature in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that allows you to take photos with your Pokemon, creating lasting memories of your adventure.

Photo Features

The Alola Photo Club offers various photography options:

  • Pose with Pokemon - Take photos posing with your team members
  • Alola Locations - Various scenic locations throughout Alola
  • Filters and Effects - Add visual effects to your photos
  • Share Photos - Share your photos with friends

Poke Finder Improvements

The Poke Finder has been enhanced from the original games:

  • Better Photos - Improved photo quality and options
  • New Locations - More places to photograph Pokemon in the wild
  • Photo Contest - Participate in photo contests with your shots

Battle Facilities: New Challenges

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon introduce new battle facilities that provide additional challenges and team building opportunities beyond the main story.

Battle Agency

The Battle Agency is a new facility for team building:

  • Rental Teams - Build teams from rental Pokemon
  • League - Compete in battles using borrowed Pokemon
  • Rewards - Earn rewards for winning battles
  • Strategy - Adapt your strategy with different rental Pokemon

Battle Tree

The Battle Tree continues from Sun and Moon:

  • Single Battle - One-on-one battles against powerful trainers
  • Double Battle - Two-on-two team battles
  • Multi Battle - Battle alongside AI or local partners
  • Special Partners - Battle against iconic trainers from previous generations

Mantine Surf

The surfing minigame has been improved:

  • Competitive Surfing - Race against other players
  • Rewards - Earn items and experience
  • New Pokemon - Encounter water Pokemon while surfing

Alola Region Pokedex

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon feature an expanded Alola Pokedex with more Pokemon than the original games. This Pokemon Team Builder provides complete access to all available Pokemon.

Available Pokemon Count

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon feature even more Pokemon:

  • New Ultra Beasts - Additional Ultra Beast species
  • Necrozma Forms - New forms of the Prism Pokemon
  • Expanded Roster - More Pokemon from previous generations
  • Transfer Pokemon - Pokemon from Bank and Transporter

Version Differences: Ultra Sun vs Ultra Moon

Each version has unique content:

  • Dusk Mane Necrozma - Available in Ultra Sun
  • Dawn Wings Necrozma - Available in Ultra Moon
  • Ultra Necrozma - Available in both versions through Ultra Warp Ride
  • Exclusive Ultra Beasts - Different Ultra Beasts appear in each version

Post-Game Content

After completing the main story, more content becomes available:

  • Full Ultra Beast Collection - Complete your Ultra Beast Pokedex
  • National Pokedex - Transfer Pokemon from all previous generations
  • Extended Battle Facilities - More challenges in Battle Tree and Agency
  • Ultra Space Post-Game - Additional Ultra Warp Ride adventures

Team Building Tips for Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Building an effective team in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon requires consideration of the expanded Pokemon roster, new forms, and enhanced features. Our Pokemon Team Builder offers advanced filtering and type analysis tools.

Trial and Kahuna Recommendations

The Alola region features trials and Kahunas with diverse type specializations:

  • Melemele Island - Normal type trials, Electric and Grass types useful
  • Akala Island - Water and Fairy trials, Electric and Dragon types helpful
  • Ula'ula Island - Ghost and Psychic trials, Ghost and Dark types important
  • Poni Island - Dragon type trials, Dragon and Fairy types essential

Elite Four and Champion Recommendations

The Elite Four in Alola features diverse type specialists:

  • Hala (Fighting) - Psychic, Flying, or Fairy types work well
  • Olivia (Rock) - Water, Grass, Fighting, or Steel types are effective
  • Nanu (Dark) - Fighting or Fairy types can counter effectively
  • Kahili (Flying) - Electric or Rock types work well
  • Champion Kukui - His diverse team requires balanced type coverage

Important Battle Considerations

  • Z-Move Planning - Plan which Pokemon will use Z-Moves and when
  • Necrozma Forms - Consider the new Necrozma forms for your team
  • Ultra Beasts - Take advantage of the expanded Ultra Beast roster
  • Type Coverage - Ensure diverse type coverage for all challenges
  • Z-Crystal Selection - Choose Z-Crystals that complement your team
  • Battle Agency - Try building teams with rental Pokemon
  • Legendary Pokemon - Necrozma and its forms are powerful options
  • Ultra Warp Ride - Use Ultra Warp Ride to find rare Pokemon

Frequently Asked Questions - Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

What Pokemon are version-exclusive in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon?

Ultra Sun has Dusk Mane Necrozma (fused with Solgaleo), while Ultra Moon has Dawn Wings Necrozma (fused with Lunala). Additionally, different Ultra Beasts appear in each version. Our Pokemon Team Builder allows you to filter by version.

What is different between Sun/Moon and Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon?

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon feature expanded content including: new story with Ultra Recon Squad, additional Pokemon and Ultra Beasts, new Necrozma forms, Alola Photo Club, enhanced Battle Agency, improved Mantine Surf, and more post-game content.

What are the new Necrozma forms?

Necrozma has three new forms: Dusk Mane (fused with Solgaleo in Ultra Sun), Dawn Wings (fused with Lunala in Ultra Moon), and Ultra Necrozma (achieved through Ultra Warp Ride in both versions).

What new Ultra Beasts are in USUM?

New Ultra Beasts include Stakataka (Steel), Blacephalon (Fire), and Poipole (Poison) which evolves into Naganadel. These expand your team building options significantly.

What is the Battle Agency?

The Battle Agency is a new facility where you can build rental teams from borrowed Pokemon and compete in battles. It's a great way to test different strategies without investing in raising Pokemon.

Which starter Pokemon is best for Pokemon Team Builder planning in USUM?

Each starter (Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio) has different strengths. Rowlet's Grass/Flying typing provides early advantages, Litten's Fire typing offers good coverage, and Popplio's Water typing is well-rounded. The "best" choice depends on your preferred playstyle.

Can I transfer Pokemon from previous generations to USUM?

Yes! After completing the main story, you can transfer Pokemon from previous generations using Pokemon Bank and Pokemon Transporter, allowing you to build teams with Pokemon from all generations.

What is the Ultra Warp Ride?

The Ultra Warp Ride is an enhanced version of wormhole travel that allows you to travel through Ultra Space to different dimensions. It's where you'll encounter Ultra Necrozma and other legendary Pokemon.