Collect, raise, battle, and trade. Embark on an adventure with many new Pokémon and Pokémon in their unique Alolan forms in the warm islands of the Alola region, a new stage for your adventure.
The game world is synchronized with the Nintendo 3DS system's clock. "Sun" uses the same time as the system, while "Moon" has a 12-hour time difference from the system's time.
Rowlet, the grass-feather Pokémon; Litten, the fire-cat Pokémon; and Popplio, the sea lion Pokémon. Choose one of these three Pokémon to be your first partner, and your adventure will begin.
Solgaleo, a legendary Pokémon that plays a crucial role in the story, has been revered since ancient times as a messenger of the sun, and Lunala as a messenger of the moon.
In the Alola region, there is no Pokémon League yet, although it seems to be planned for construction on the summit of a certain mountain. Will the protagonist, who has grown stronger through their island hopping, one day also have the opportunity to challenge the Pokémon League in order to become the greatest Pokémon Trainer?