Alola
- If you were looking for the first Japanese opening theme ofPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, seeAlola!!.
- If you were looking for the first Korean opening theme ofPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, seeALOLA!.
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TheAlola region (Japanese:アローラ地方Alolaregion) is aregion of thePokémon world. It was the seventhcore series region to be introduced and is the setting ofPokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Alola is made up of four islands:Melemele Island,Akala Island,Ula'ula Island, andPoni Island. In the center is an artificial island by the name ofAether Paradise. It is a popular resort destination and attracts a lot of tourists from other regions. In Alola, humans andPokémon coexist in a very close relationship, and a culture has developed that is different from other regions.
Theisland 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 ofRowlet,Litten, andPopplio to beginner Trainers in Sun and Moon, while in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon,Professor Kukui ofHau'oli City Outskirts will offer the same three Pokémon under Hala's behalf.
Etymology and design concept
Etymology
According toShigeru 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 fromola (Hawaiian for life) and the traditional Hawaiian wordaloha, 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". Theadjectival form of Alola is "Alolan", as seen in the termAlolan form.
Design concept
- Main article:Pokémon world in relation to the real world → Alola
Alola is based on theHawaiian Islands, an archipelago in thePacific Ocean which is home toHawaii, a state of theUnited States.[2] Each of Alola's natural islands is based on one of the Hawaiian Islands:
- Melemele Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian islandOʻahu.
- Akala Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian islandMaui.
- Ula'ula Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian islandHawaiʻi (the Big Island).
- Poni Island is based on the real-world Hawaiian islandKauaʻi.
Each natural island in Alola is associated with a color, which corresponds with the official color designation for their real-world counterparts. Each island is also named after the Hawaiian word for their associated color. The colors also correspond with thenectar and flowers available on said island, as well as each island'sguardian deity.
History
Prehistory
Hundreds of years prior toPokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, as the people ofUltra Megalopolis injuredNecrozma in an attempt to steal its powers, pieces of its prismatic body rained down onto different worlds, which included thePokémon world in Alola. This gave origin to theSparkling Stones,Z-Crystals, and consequently, to theZ-RingsSM/Z-Power RingsUSUM, andZ-Moves.
At some point later, aSolgaleoSUS/LunalaMUM emerged from anUltra Wormhole. Seeing them as a threat, theguardian deities battled theLegendary Pokémon, but were defeated in the end. After the battle, SolgaleoSUS/LunalaMUM offered the tapu theTapunium Z as a reward for their efforts. Afterwards, the Legendary Pokémon, along with its counterpart, a LunalaSUS/SolgaleoMUM, created a newborn in the form of aCosmog for the tapu to take care of. This has created a repeated cycle found in the region.
At some point later, Necrozma arrived in Alola through an Ultra Wormhole, stealing all of the light in the region and shrouding it in darkness. During the events it gets a hold of 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 andZ-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 theisland challenge. All books related to Necrozma were burned.
Ride Pokémon are seen to have existed for hundreds of years.[3] TheBattle Royal was created based on battles between the fourtapu. AThrifty Megamart was built onTapu Bulu's sacred grounds, however, this angered the guardian deity, that destroyed thevillage and the megamart itself, leaving thePokémon Center as the only functioning building. A group that coalesced around one of theisland kahunas provoked the wrath of the four island deities and in return, was struck down by them, the surviving members became the first members ofTeam Skull. 500 years prior,Magearna was built by a scientist and presented to a king's daughter
A few years prior to the events of the games, professorMohn of theAether Foundation had conducted research onUltra Beasts and discovered the existence of theUltra Wormholes,Cosmog, and the UB-01:Nihilego, however, he vanished during a mission to connect to an Ultra Wormhole, leaving only a weakenedCosmog behind. That incident greatly affected Mohn's wife,Lusamine. Somehow, Mohn returned to Alola after losing his memories and started working at thePoké Pelago. The Aether Foundation started thebeast killer project and created theSynthetic Pokémon Type: Full based on myths and legends involving aMythical Pokémon. However, the project was a failure due to the three Type: Full models rejecting theRKS System and going berserk. In response,Faba put a control mask on all three models and placed them in cryogenic stasis for eternity, renaming the speciesType: Null.
2 years prior,Gladion steals aType: Null from hismother and leavesAether Paradise. 3 months prior,Lillie steals aCosmog from theAether Foundation and during her escape, the Cosmogteleported her to a beach, where she is found byProfessor Burnet. Since then, she started living with Burnet and her husbandKukui. According toL, around the same time interval, afterZygarde had used up its strength to protect the people and Pokémon from the blast of theultimate weapon during the events ofPokémon X and Y, itsCores andCells scattered to far-off places, including Alola. It absorbed the Z-Power found there and sought out humans who would give it aid such asDexio,Sina, andElio/Selene, leading to the Pokémon's appearance in both Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
Contemporary history
The worlds of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon take place in different universes from one another, with the worlds of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon taking place in universes different from not only each other but to Sun and Moon as well, causing a set ofparallel universes. Pokémon Moon and Ultra Moon have a 12 hourtime difference from Sun and Ultra Sun. Alola's contemporary history is different in Sun and Moon compared to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Pokémon Sun and Moon
Elio/Selene begins theiradventure after meeting Professor Kukui who takes them to receive their first partner Pokémon fromKahunaHala. During this series of events, the trainer meets Lillie, mistaking her for the kahuna; her Cosmog;Nebby, and Hala's Grandson,Hau on their way toIki Town. Nebby gets attacked by wildSpearow on a wooden bridge, to which is destroyed after thet help protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian,Tapu Koko, saves the two of them and offers Elio/Selene aSparkling Stone. They receive their first partner Pokémon and aZ-Ring at the festival inaugurating theirisland challenge, consisting of seven trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Along their journey, they encounter a group calledTeam Skull, whose members are misfits who failed the island challenge and aim to cause trouble, as well as the Aether Foundation, whose goal is to cure hurt Pokémon. Midway through their island challenge, Elio/Selene are brought on a tour of Aether Paradise, where they find aNihilego, anUltra Beast and are tasked to defeat it. After defeating the leader of Team Skull,Guzma, at theShady House, they learn that Lillie was taken away by Team Skull, and upon Gladion's request, him, Elio/Selene, and Hau travel to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie, where they battleLusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation who is also revealed to be Lillie and Gladion's mother. Lusamine opensUltra Wormholes across Alola and enters one with Guzma. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolveNebby intoSolgaleoS/LunalaM at theAltar of the SunneS/Altar of the MooneM and travel intoUltra Space, where Elio/Selene battle Lusamine once again and brings her and Guzma back to Alola. They catch Nebby after Lillie tells it that she isn't a Trainer. The trainer then climbs to the summit ofMount Lanakila, where the newly openedPokémon League stands. They defeat theElite Four and Professor Kukui, becoming the firstChampion of Alola. A festival is held in Iki Town, and Lillie brings them to theRuins of Conflict to thankTapu Koko. The next day, Lillie leaves on a boat to Kanto to help her sickly mother.
Looker Episode
Hau enters the player's home and gifts them with Z-Crystals for the remaining unchosen starter Pokémon. Outside the house, a man appears, waiting to give them a strangeEnigmatic Card before hurrying away. The card appears to be from theInternational Police. The player flies to theAkala Motel onRoute 8, meeting withLooker andAnabel. They inform the player about what's happened afterLusamine's attempts to createUltra Wormholes. ManyUltra Beasts have appeared and run rampant across the region, and need to either be destroyed or caught. The player assists Anabel in catching the invasive species.
After obtaining all UBs, a mysterious black creature known asNecrozma appears, which can be encountered at the farthest hollow ofTen Carat Hill. The International Police do not identify the Pokémon as an Ultra Beast despite Looker's claims.
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Elio/Selene begins theiradventure after meetingProfessor Kukui who provides them with their first partner Pokémon onKahunaHala's behalf. During this series of events, Elio/Selene meets Lillie, mistaking her for the kahuna; her Cosmog;Nebby, and Hala's Grandson,Hau on their way toIki Town. Nebby gets attacked by wildSpearow on a wooden bridge, to which is destroyed after they helps protect the Pokémon. Melemele's island guardian,Tapu Koko, saves the two of them and offers Elio/Selene aSparkling Stone. They receive aZ-Power Ring at the festival inaugurating theirisland challenge, consisting of eight trials and four grand trials in order to become the island challenge champion. Once again they come acrossTeam Skull and the Aether Foundation, battling a wildNihilego found on Aether Paradise. However, they're also met with a new group known as theUltra Recon Squad, who are associated with Aether. After defeating the leader of Team Skull,Guzma, at theShady House, they learn that Lillie was taken away by Team Skull, and upon Gladion's request, him, Elio/Selene and Hau travel to Aether Paradise to rescue Lillie, where they battleLusamine, the president of the Aether Foundation who is also revealed to be Lillie and Gladion's mother. Lusamine opens a singleUltra Wormhole to enter with Guzma in a plot to stopNecrozma from stealing Alola's light. Elio/Selene and Lillie evolve Nebby intoSolgaleoUS/LunalaUM at theAltar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM however, before they can go intoUltra 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 summonUltra Beasts into Alola, but steals all of Alola's light. With help from the Ultra Recon Squad, theyride atop a LunalaUS/SolgaleoUM and goes toUltra Megalopolis to chase down Necrozma, who then uses the light it took from Nebby tobecome Ultra Necrozma, its originalform. Elio/Selene successfully defeat Necrozma and separate Nebby from it, returning the light to Alola. They then finish their island challenge and climbMount Lanakila where they defeat Hau, as their final obstacle and becoming the firstChampion of Alola. A festival is held inIki Town. Gladion leaves for Kanto andJohto by boat. They then return home, where they are contacted by Hau and the Ultra Recon Squad to catchBlacephalonUS orStakatakaUM.
Episode RR
They soon learn ofTeam Rainbow Rocket, who take over theFestival Plaza and Aether Paradise. Lillie reaches out to Elio/Selene for help and they intervene, dealing with severalRainbow Rocket Grunts in the altered Aether Paradise, now known asTeam Rocket's Castle. The organization is ran by several villainous Team Leaders from previous video games:Archie,Maxie,Cyrus,Lysandre, andGhetsis; all coming from timelines where they were successful in their plans. Finally, they reach Lusamine's chamber and defeat Rainbow Rocket's head leader,Giovanni, who then leaves Paradise and restores it to normal after his defeat. However, before he leaves, he subtly implies he has yet more plans in mind.
Gladion returns a month later after Giovanni's defeat, allowing him and his mother to reunite with his father in unexpected ways.
Geography
Environment
The Alola region consists of four main islands:Melemele Island,Akala Island,Ula'ula Island, andPoni Island. It also includes one artificial island,Aether Paradise, described as a "very large floating structure" or VLFS, andPoké Pelago, a group of small, uninhabited islands. People can travel between the islands via boat, thePoké Ride'sCharizard Glide, andMantine Surf; it is not possible to use the Poke Ride'sLapras Paddle orSharpedo Jet, or anyfield moves, to move between the islands. All four natural islands are, to an extent, forested and mountainous. Most of these islands' cities and towns are on the coast, with the notable exceptions ofIki Town andPaniola Town. Routes are relatively developed here compared to other regions, with several of them having their ownPokémon 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 theRuins of Conflict. A notable Melemele Island landmark isTen 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, inWela 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 theHano Grand Resort, which has its own beach and golf course. A notable Akala Island landmark isBrooklet 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 thetapu a long time ago, contains just aPokémon Center; andPo Town, occupied byTeam 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 aharsh desert. On the southwest coast of the island is a large lagoon withbreakable rocks that the Poké Ride's Sharpedo Jet can break through. Notable Ula'ula Island landmarks are theLake of the Moone and theLake of the Sunne, both perfectly circular lakes that have special connections to theLegendary Pokémon of Alola,Solgaleo andLunala.
Poni Island, in the southwest of the archipelago, is the most sparsely populated of Alola's islands. It only contains one settlement inAncient Poni Path, however theSeafolk Village is a gathering location of seafarring people. Similar to theBattle Zone inSinnoh, 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 sprawlingVast Poni Canyon — described as a naturaltrial 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, theAether 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 asPoké 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 itsreal-world counterpart ofHawaii. For example, athriving rainforest grows onAkala Island. The Pokémon themselves have also adapted to Alola's tropical atmosphere, the biggest example being theExeggutor 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 andhail 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 harshsun, extremesandstorms, and frequentrain, in addition to the snow and hail onMount Lanakila.Exeggutor Island is known to have common rain showers, as well, these often result in either rainbows during the day, or meteor showers during the night when the rain clears.
Ecology
The ecology of Alola is described as being diverse. While plenty of the Pokémon who live in Alola has lived with human natives for generations, plenty of new Pokémon from other regions have shown up recently as well.[4] Alola's environmental conditions affect its Pokémon in various ways. To adapt to the unique environmental pressures of their Alolan habitats, a number of Pokémon species originally found in theKanto region have developedregional forms namedAlolan forms. AlolanExeggutor, for instance, are five times as tall as those in other regions due to Alola's abundant sunlight, and AlolanVulpix, which moved to snowy mountain peaks to avoid the normal habitats of other Pokémon, adapted to their new environment by becomingIce-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 asOricorio, who are known to change their form depending on the type ofnectar and flora present on the island its found in.Vast Poni Canyon,Blush Mountain,Lush Jungle andMount Lanakila are locations which can induce certain Pokémon toevolve.
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 multipleinvasive species, such as AlolanRattata andGumshoos. The rare phenomena known asUltra Wormholes infrequently appear throughout Alola, causing a disruption of non-native Pokémon known asUltra Beasts to appear, harming the peace and wildlife. These wormholes, which link to otherdimensions, are known to pourZ-Power into the region, which has allowed some Pokémon to enlarge in size and creating theTotem 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 ameadow with yellow flowers. While each island has its own plants, they share many similarties too, with manyBerry Trees used for harvesting berries being found.Route 2 in particular even has aBerry 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 inGeneration VII, it has been the third largest region by population.
Notable locations
Alola has nine cities and towns, a big avenue and aPokémon League. Like inUnova andKalos, 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 asAkala Outskirts orPoni Grove.
Settlements
| Map | Island | Name | Population | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Melemele | Iki Town | 18SM 19USUM | An old town where traditions have been passed on for generations. The villagers here are close with Tapu Koko. |
 | Melemele | 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. |
 | Akala | Heahea City | 82USUM | Considered the "front door" to Akala Island, this town's residents treasure visitors and welcome them most warmly. |
 | Akala | Paniola Town | 16USUM | A town located in the middle of Akala Island and surrounded by ranch land and pastures for grazing. |
 | Akala | 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. |
 | Akala | 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 |
 | Ula'ula | 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. |
 | Ula'ula | Tapu Village | 17USUM | The remains of a village said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu when the people roused its anger. |
 | Ula'ula | Po Town | 8USUM | A town barricaded with tall walls that seem to reach the sky. It is occupied by Team Skull. |
 | Poni | Seafolk Village | 29USUM | The village of a wandering people who live on ships. They all seem to love living free and unfettered. |
 | Ula'ula | Pokémon League | 11USUM | The place where the most powerful Trainer in the Alola region will be decided. Coming soon! |
Landmarks
| Map | Island | Landmark | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Melemele | Mahalo Trail | A mountainous trail that leads to the sacred ruins. The cool air up here is very soothing on the skin. |
 | Melemele | Hau'oli Cemetery | The people and Pokémon on Melemele Island share their lives, and here they have also shared their graves for generations. |
 | Melemele | Berry fields | A Berry field with soft soil. It is the pride and joy of the local Berry master. |
 | Melemele | Verdant Cavern | A cave with a great variety of plants thriving inside it. The light shafting in from above makes for a breathtaking sight. |
 | Melemele | Melemele Meadow | A place where yellow flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here. |
 | Melemele | Seaward Cave | A cave that connects Melemele Meadow and Kala'e Bay. It is filled with salty smell of the sea. |
 | Melemele | Kala'e Bay | One of the most scenic spots on Melemele Island. It was chosen as one of the top 100 views in Alola. |
 | Melemele | Ten Carat Hill | A great hill formed by the activity of an underwater volcano. It is famous for the hollow in its middle that is open to the air. |
 | Akala | Paniola Ranch | The ranch managed together by the people and Pokémon living in Paniola Town. |
 | Akala | Brooklet Hill | The best fishing spot in the Alola region. Its series of cascading waterfalls make it look like a terrace field. |
 | Melemele | Melemele Island | This sea is crowded with Melemele islanders, local Pokémon, and visiting tourists all year round. |
 | Akala | Wela Volcano Park | A mountain with steep paths and waste lands. There is a trial site on top. |
 | Akala | Lush Jungle | A heavily wooded tropical rain forest. It's famous for producing ingredients for delicious meals. |
 | Akala | Diglett's Tunnel | Diglett and people worked together to finish digging this tunnel several years ago. |
 | Akala | Memorial Hill | A place where the memories of people and Pokémon linger. Many people come from other islands to visit this graveyard. |
 | Akala | Akala Outskirts | A grassy stretch along Akala's southern-most coast. It leads from Memorial Hill to the Ruins of Life. |
 | Akala | Ruins of Life | The ruins that enshrine Tapu Lele, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is born here. |
 | Akala | Hano Grand Resort | The biggest of all the resorts in the Alola region. The hotel is fully booked a year in advance. |
 | Akala | Hano Beach | The beach near Hano Grand Hotel at the Hano Grand Resort. Pyukumuku-chucking is a popular part-time job to do here. |
 | Aether Paradise | Aether Paradise | A VLFS or a "very large floating structure." This is where the Aether Foundation's research facilities are. |
 | Ula'ula | Malie Garden | A well-manicured garden located in the middle of Malie City. The large lake within it seems to resemble something... |
 | Ula'ula | Mount Hokulani | A mountain suitable for observing the stars. There is an observatory on top. |
 | Ula'ula | Hokulani Observatory | A research facility for observing and studying various phenomena in space. |
 | Ula'ula | Blush Mountain | The mountain where the Geothermal Power Plant is situated. Its output covers almost all of Ula'ula Island's electric needs. |
 | Ula'ula | Secluded 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 |
 | Ula'ula | Aether House | Where Pokémon and people huddle together. |
 | Ula'ula | Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) | The original site of the first Thrifty Megamart store. It is said to have been destroyed by the island's tapu. |
 | Ula'ula | Haina Desert | A scorching-hot desert beyond Route 13. Trainers often get lost here in this broiling labyrinth. |
 | Ula'ula | Ruins of Abundance | The ruins that enshrine Tapu Bulu, one of the land spirits. It is said that life grows here. |
 | Ula'ula | Ula'ula Meadow | A place where red flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here. |
 | Ula'ula | Lake of the Moone | A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle. |
| Ula'ula | Lake of the Sunne | A place that seems to have some connection to the Alola's Legendary Pokémon. The lake forms a perfect circle. |
 | Ula'ula | Shady House | A mansion abandoned by a certain rich citizen. People sometimes call it the "Shady Chateau," too. |
 | Poni | Poni Wilds | The entrance to Poni Island. It connects to Seafolk Village. |
 | Poni | Ancient Poni Path | An old path that leads to Vast Poni Canyon. Some people and Pokémon still try to live in the ruins here, but not many. |
 | Poni | Poni Breaker Coast | The southern coast of Poni Island, where rough waves pound mercilessly upon the shore. |
 | Poni | Ruins of Hope | The ruins that enshrine Tapu Fini, one of the land spirits. It is said that life ends its journey here. |
 | Poni | Exeggutor Island | It's a paradise for Exeggutor! This island is designated as a special preserve. |
 | Poni | Vast Poni Canyon | The most challenging path on Poni Island. The ups and downs of this canyon are beyond any other. |
 | Poni | Altar of the Sunne | An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore. |
 | Poni | Altar of the Moone | An altar that is said to be closely associated with the Legendary Pokémon depicted in the local folklore. |
 | Ula'ula | Mount Lanakila | The roughest and coldest mountain in the Alola region. A large-scale construction project has been taken up here. |
 | Melemele | Ruins of Conflict | The ruins that enshrine Tapu Koko, one of the land spirits. It is said that life is tested here. |
 | Poni | Poni Grove | A natural path that winds among the many trees. It leads to the eastern side of Poni Island. |
 | Poni | Poni Plains | The plains that lead to the northern part of Poni Island. There is also a path connecting to Poni Meadow from here. |
 | Poni | Poni Meadow | A place where purple flowers bloom in abundance. You can gather the nectar Oricorio loves to feed on here. |
 | Poni | Resolution Cave | A cave that leads deep, deep down under the ground. How it got the name "resolution" is not known. |
 | Poni | Poni Coast | The north-eastern coast of Poni Island, where the clarity of the water makes it a popular view spot. |
 | Poni | Poni Gauntlet | A difficult path that leads to the Battle Tree. It's full of tough Trainers. |
 | Poni | Battle Tree | The sacred battle grounds for the toughest Trainers of the Alola region. |
 | Poké Pelago | Poké Pelago | A group of uninhabited islands in the region reserved for the pleasure of Pokémon. It is overseen byMohn. |
 | - | Festival Plaza | A plaza that collects most of its communication features, such as connecting to thePokémon Global Link. |
 | Melemele | Big Wave Beach | A beach with huge waves. It's located near a motel. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots. |
 | Melemele | Sandy Cave | The vast sea spreads, and various Pokémon live among rocks. |
 | Akala | Heahea Beach | A bustling beach connecting to Heahea City. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots. |
 | Akala | Pikachu Valley | Electric paradise. |
 | Akala | Dividing Peak Tunnel | A long, featureless tunnel connectingRoutes 7 and8. |
 | Poni | Poni Beach | A beach on Poni Island with an abundance of nature. It's one of the Mantine Surf Spots. |
 | Poni | Plains Grotto | A circular cave with a pedestal in the center housing aKommonium Z. |
 | Aether Paradise | Team Rocket's Castle | The base ofTeam Rainbow Rocket duringEpisode RR. It temporarily replacedLusamine's mansion. |
Animated series-exclusive
| Picture | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
 | Aina's Kitchen | A cafeteria located onMelemele Island. It is run byAbe with help from his daughterMallow and is a popular place to eat. |
 | Alola TV | The maintelevision production and broadcasting hub in the Alolaregion over the past 55 years. |
 | Bamboo Hill | A hill on Melemele Island that serves as a camping site and contains bamboo trees. |
 | Bewear's den | The secret base ofTeam Rocket, located in a hollowed-out tree found within the dense forests of Melemele Island. |
 | Clawmark Hill | A mountain located nearProfessor Kukui's house on Melemele Island wherewild Pokémon spar at night. |
 | Manalo Stadium | A stadium built by theAether Foundation, located in the ocean nearAether Paradise. It was built specifically to host theAlola LeagueConference. |
 | Oranguru's place | A café found in a forest on Melemele Island. It is run by an Oranguru who supplies drinks to customers and listens to them as they vent any problems that they have. |
 | Pokémon Paradise Resort | A hot spring resort onAkala Island where both humans and Pokémon can relax. |
 | Pokémon School | A school on Melemele Island whereTrainers of varying ages meet to improve themselves.Samson Oak is the principal. |
 | Starfall Hill | A hill located atopMount Hokulani onUla'ula Island. It is known for the large amount ofMinior that fall down there from space. |
 | Treasure Island | An island located near Melemele Island, which is home to manywild Pokémon. |
 | Viren Stadium | A stadium on Melemele Island built byViren to hostPokémon Base matches and Viren's own Pokémon Base team. |
 | Viren Tower | A tower on Melemele Island built by Viren, who records his own TV programmes such asViren Shopping Network (Japanese:ブルガンショッピングBourgain Shopping) here. |
Manga-exclusive
| Picture | Island | Location | Manga | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Poni | Poni Altar | Pokémon Adventures | An amalgamation of the games'Altar of the Sunne andAltar of the Moone. It is a stone altar associated with thelight trio. |
Appearance
Artwork
 |  |  |
| Artwork fromPokémon Sun and Moon | Overhead view of Alola fromPokémon Sun and Moon | Overhead view of Alola fromPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon |
In-game
 |  |  |
| Alola as seen in Pokémon Sun and Moon | Alola as seen in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Selene'ssync 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 acaptain who provides guidance to Trainers undertaking a trial. At the end of each trial, Trainers must face aTotem Pokémon in anSOS Battle. The final trial on each island is called the grand trial, where the Trainer must battle theisland kahuna. The goal of those taking the island challenge is to become the strongest Trainer, known as the island challengechampion.
Captains and Totem Pokémon
Melemele Island
| Melemele Island | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation VII | Region:Alola | |||
| Captain Japanese | Location Japanese | Type | Totem Pokémon | Ally Pokémon |
 Ilima イリマ Ilima | Verdant Cavern 茂みの洞窟 Verdant Cavern |  Normal |  GumshoosSUS |  YungoosSUS |
 Alolan RaticateMUM |  Alolan RattataMUM | |||
Akala Island
| Akala Island | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation VII | Region:Alola | ||||
| Captain Japanese | Location Japanese | Type | Totem Pokémon | Ally Pokémon | |
 Lana スイレン Suiren | Brooklet Hill せせらぎの丘 Brooklet Hill |  Water |  Wishiwashi (School Form)SM |  WishiwashiSM |  AlomomolaSM |
 AraquanidUSUM |  DewpiderUSUM |  MasquerainUSUM | |||
 Kiawe カキ Kaki | Wela Volcano Park ヴェラ火山公園 Wela Volcano Park |  Fire |  SalazzleSM |  SalanditSM | |
 Alolan MarowakUSUM |  SalazzleUSUM | ||||
 Mallow マオ Mao | Lush Jungle シェードジャングル Shade Jungle |  Grass |  Lurantis |  TrumbeakSM |  CastformSM |
 ComfeyUSUM |  KecleonUSUM | ||||
Ula'ula Island
| Ula'ula Island | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation VII | Region:Alola | ||||
| Captain Japanese | Location Japanese | Type | Totem Pokémon | Ally Pokémon | |
 Sophocles マーマネ Mamane | Hokulani Observatory ホクラニ天文台 Hōkūlani Observatory |  Electric |  VikavoltSM |  CharjabugSM | CharjabugSM |
 TogedemaruUSUM |  SkarmoryUSUM |  DedenneUSUM | |||
 Acerola アセロラ Acerola | Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) スーパー・メガやす 跡地 Supermarket Megacheap (Abandoned Site) |  Ghost |  Mimikyu |  HaunterSM |  GengarSM |
 BanetteUSUM |  JellicentUSUM | ||||
Poni Island
| Poni Island | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation VII | Region:Alola | ||||
| Captain Japanese | Location Japanese | Type | Totem Pokémon | Ally Pokémon | |
| None | Vast Poni Canyon ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni |  Dragon |  Kommo-o |  Hakamo-oSM |  ScizorSM |
 NoivernUSUM | ScizorUSUM | ||||
 Mina マツリカ Matsurika | NoneSM |  Fairy | NoneSM | NoneSM | |
| Seafolk Village 海の民の村 Seafolk VillageUSUM |  RibombeeUSUM |  BlisseyUSUM |  PelipperUSUM | ||
Island kahunas
| Island kahunas | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation VII | Region:Alola | |||
| Island kahuna Japanese | Island | Location Japanese | Type | |
 Hala ハラ Hala |  Melemele Island | Iki Town リリィタウン Liliʻi Town |  Fighting | |
 Olivia ライチ Lychee |  Akala Island | Ruins of Life 命の遺跡 Ruins of Life |  Rock | |
 Nanu クチナシ Kuchinashi |  Ula'ula Island | Malie City マリエシティ Malie City |  Dark | |
 Hapu ハプウ Hapū |  Poni Island | Vast Poni CanyonSM ポニの大峡谷 Great Canyon of Poni |  Ground | |
| Exeggutor IslandUSUM ナッシー・アイランド Nassy Island | ||||
Alola League
- Main article:Alola League
APokémon League for the Alola region was developed on top ofMount Lanakila byProfessor Kukui only recently. As a result, the Alola League has noPokémon Champion. Instead, in Sun and Moon, after defeating the Elite Four, theplayer must battle Kukui, the founder of the League, in order to formally attain the title of Alola's firstPokémon League Champion. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player battles theirrivalHau instead. The player, as the reigning Champion, can subsequentlydefend their title against a variety of challengers.
Elite Four
| Alola League | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GenerationVII | |||
| Member Japanese | Type | ||
 Hala ハラ HalaSM |  Molayne マーレイン MulleinUSUM | Fighting | Steel |
 Olivia ライチ Lychee | Rock | ||
Acerola アセロラ Acerola | Ghost | ||
 Kahili カヒリ Kahili | Flying | ||
Trivia
- Alola is the onlycore seriesregion:
- To have theplayer's home not be located in a city or town. Instead, it is located onRoute 1.
- To have anElite Four member change within a singlegeneration.
- Whose name is apalindrome.
- To have more than oneburial ground at once.
- Alola is the only core series region to not introduce any notableIce-typeexpert.
- However,Sina, who comes fromKalos, being introduced inPokémon X and Y, is revealed to be an Ice-type expert when the player meets her in Alola.
- Alola is the first core series region taking place in the modern day not featuring:
- Gym Leaders,Gyms, andBadges.
- A Pokémon LeagueChampion that precedes the player.
- Adiploma received from someone upon completing thePokédex.
- HMs andfield moves.
- Cuttable plants.
- Roaming Pokémon.
- Alola is the least visited core series region inPokémon Journeys: The Series, only being visited in three episodes.
In other languages
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Malaysian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese | Alola | From its Japanese and English name |
| Korean | 알로라Alola | 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 | ΑλόλαAlola | Transcription of its English name |
| Hebrew | אלולהAlola | Transcription of its English name |
| Hindi | अलोलाAlola | Transcription of its English name |
| Russian | АлолаAlola | Transcription of its English name |
| Thai | อโลลาAlola | Transcription of its Japanese name |
References
- ↑Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3 (recorded)
- ↑(May 23, 2016).Junichi Masuda's LINE blog (archived June 18, 2023)
- ↑Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes place an undocumented number of years before any other title in the franchise. Within said title,Professor Laventon claims,"Remarkable! Truly outstanding stuff! A Pokémon letting someone ride on it... Why, it's just like theRide Pokémon of Alola!" Implying the service had existed prior to Legends: Arceus.
- ↑Pokémon Sun and Moon official website (archive)
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