Ultra Recon Squad
- If you were looking for the Trainer class, seeUltra Recon Squad (Trainer class).
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 Artwork of the Ultra Recon Squad fromPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | ||||||||||
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TheUltra Recon Squad (Japanese:ウルトラ調査隊Ultra Reconnaissance Team) is an organization that appears inPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. They came to theAlola region fromUltra Megalopolis, analternate world beyond anUltra Wormhole. The group's main goal is to investigate Ultra Wormholes,Ultra Beasts, and return the light that was stolen from their home byNecrozma. The group's known members areDulse,Zossie,Soliera, and CaptainPhyco.
InPokémon GO,Rhi, a member of theGO Ultra Recon Squad, appears.
In the core series games
History
Background
Many years prior to the events of the games, the ancestors of the Ultra Recon Squad attempted to gain control ofUltraNecrozma in order to recreate the light it shares. This injured Necrozma, causing it to become aggressive, transforming its body into a black prism-like shape, and putting the Pokémon in constant pain, seeking out the light that it once had. According toProfessor Kukui, pieces of its body were chipped off and scattered creating theZ-Crystals andSparkling Stones that are used to formZ-RingsSM/Z-Power RingsUSUM found inAlola. Necrozma then attempted to recover its power and original state by stealing the city's light, which resulted in the entire world being shrouded in darkness. The inhabitants, however, managed to lock Necrozma up inMegalo Tower for its violence, preventing it from escaping
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Depending on the game's version, a different pair will play a central role while the other two only appear near the end of the game's story. In Pokémon Ultra Sun,Dulse andZossie will play the central role; in Pokémon Ultra Moon, it will bePhyco andSoliera. Their goals also differ depending on the version of the game: Dulse and Zossie focus on finding out how to stopNecrozma, while Soliera and Phyco focus on how to use Necrozma's power.
The Ultra Recon Squad member DulseUS/SolieraUM uses aFurfrou in their first battle and theUltra BeastPoipole in all subsequent battles.
The Ultra Recon Squad is first seen assisting a pair ofAether Foundation Employees in trying to preventLillie from escapingAether Paradise withNebby, only to witness Nebby teleporting itself and Lillie away to another location. They are then seen inIki Town as the player is heading over to the festival, talking about what the people ofAlola are celebrating about. After the player defeatsHau, they start commentating on the battle and how they are going to use the content of Alola to stop "The Blinding One".
The second encounter happens when the player enters the second half ofRoute 2. Here, they investigate "The Blinding One" energy signature they detect nearby. They are later seen after the player completesIlima'strial, where they share their curiosity about theZ-Crystals and the aura surroundingTotem Pokémon. They are surprised to learn about thePoké Balls that the player has before revealing their investigation on Z-Crystals and moving on.
The third encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens after the player finds Nebby inSeaward Cave. Here they explain that they are searching for someone powerful enough to protect "The Blinding One", while also mentioning they have been exploring the concept ofPoké Balls. Using theFurfrou they caught, DulseUS/SolieraUM challenges the player to a fight. Upon losing to the player, they will then mention thatCosmog is known to createUltra Wormholes, which might bring danger into the world(s), but are reassured that the Alolan people will not let it happen. Before leaving, the Ultra Recon Squad then declare they will leave Lillie and Nebby alone as long as the Pokémon doesn't open a portal toMegalo Tower.
The fourth encounter occurs inPaniola Ranch, after the player scares away theSudowoodo blocking the path toRoute 6. Here, they express surprise that Sudowoodo isn't a plant, despite their appearance, while marveling at how unique Alolan Pokémon are. DulseUS/SolieraUM then challenges the player to a fight using the Ultra Beast Poipole from their home. After the battle, DulseUS/SolieraUM thanks the player for helping them to better understand their Poipole and notes that their battle skills need more improvement. They also mention how theZ-Power Ring reminds them of the light their ancestors once experienced from the "Blinding One", which is their duty to find out about before leaving the area.
The fifth encounter happens when the player entersDividing Peak Tunnel for the first time. Here they discover that the aura readings in the area are very high, and they are not very familiar with the tunnels. After asking the player if they can control the aura that is inZ-Moves, they reveal that their home used to be have a light that affected them similarly toZ-Moves. They proceed to leave the tunnel in order to meet up someone. When the player entersRoute 8, it is revealed that it wasColress who the Ultra Recon Squad was meeting with. After chatting with the scientist, they leave the route.
The sixth encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens after the player defeatsNihilego atAether Paradise, where they're seen without their masks for the first time. They reveal to the player andHau that they are working withLusamine and helping theAether Foundation with their research on Ultra Beasts. They explain that Nihilego is anUltra Beast that came fromUltra Space, and that their homedimension's light was stolen byNecrozma, which may one day steal the light of Alola as well. Lusamine reassures them that should Necrozma or any Ultra Beasts emerge in Alola, the Ultra Recon Squad will be prepared to protect the region along with the Aether Foundation.
The seventh encounter occurs when the player reachesTapu Village, where they are investigating the ruins. The Ultra Recon Squad explains that here is where Necrozma last visited Alola, when it fought against theGuardian deities during its search for light. They also revealed that their ancestors were greedy and wanted to control Necrozma's light, only for the plan to backfire. Their action resulted in Necrozma losing a piece of itself, leading it to become wild and seeking all the light it can find to absorb. Because of this, their ancestors locked the Prism Pokémon away in the Megalo Tower in order to prevent it from escaping and contain its rage. However, the tower has begun to reach its limit, leading to their difficult mission in Alola to find a different way to stopUS/helpUM Necrozma.
The next encounter is back atAether Paradise, duringLillie's rescue, where they block the player from getting to Lusamine. They ask the player to leaveCosmog to them before DulseUS/SolieraUM faces the player in battle. The battle made DulseUS/SolieraUM realize the reason they have no control over Necrozma even with the technology they have, but they are still confident in the fact that the Aether Foundation will use Nebby to send strongPokémon Trainers through the Ultra Wormhole to stop Necrozma using a device created by Colress to restrain it. So they ask the player not to get in the way of Lusamine before the player goes to face her. After Lusamine goes into Ultra Space along withGuzma usingNebby's power, the Ultra Recon Squad comes into the room, appalled that Lusamine went to face Necrozma for her own selfish reasons rather than to help them. Right before leaving, they then mention that if Lusamine awakens Necrozma, it will take the light of Alola as it tried to do in the past and already did in Ultra Megalopolis.
The ninth encounter happens in theVast Poni Canyon as the player is heading to theAltar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM with Lillie. The Ultra Recon Squad, still enraged overLusamine's selfish actions, challenges the player to one last battle to prove that they can take on Necrozma themselves. After another defeat, they accept their mistake and ask the player to stop Necrozma in their place when it comes toAlola.
The tenth encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens at theAltar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM, whenDusk Mane NecrozmaUS/Dawn Wings NecrozmaUM escapes into Ultra Space after being defeated by the player. They are horrified that their fear came to be as Necrozma steals the light of Alola and will steal the light of worlds unless stopped. Lusamine asks for their help in reachingUltra Megalopolis with theLegendary Pokémon they use to arrive in Alola, butDulseUS/PhycoUM refuses due to her reckless actions. They also notice that Necrozma was distracted by the player'sZ-Power Ring as if it desired it. After discussing with Lillie andGuzma, they explainUltra Warp Ride to the player and how to use it to reach Necrozma.
And so the player uses theirLunalaUS/SolgaleoUM to reachUltra Megalopolis, meeting with the other membersPhyco andSolieraUS/Dulse andZossieUM. Here they explain that their people are hiding due to Necrozma attempting to regain its true form by absorbing the light taken from theLegendary Pokémon. This process instead causes Necrozma to feel even more pain due to the fact it cannot control the excessive light energy coming fromNebby. After revealing that both the Prism Pokémon and their own world have suffered for so long, they ask the player to stop Necrozma at the top ofMegalo Tower.
The eleventh encounter occurs at Megalo Tower, after the player stops Necrozma. The Ultra Recon Squad thanks the player for savingAlola and their world, and says that light will return to their world someday. Noting thatPoipole wishes to join the player, they give theUltra Beast as agift. The player then returns to theAltar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM, where the Ultra Recon Squad reveals thatNecrozma was the source behindZ-Power and the aura surroundingTotem Pokémon. As thanks they allow the player to continue using theirLegendary Pokémon to exploreUltra Space while they decide to remain inAlola to continue their research.
The final encounter with the Ultra Recon Squad happens inRoute 1, after the player becomes theChampion of Alola. They ask the player and Hau for assistance in dealing with the Ultra Beasts known asBlacephalonUS/StakatakaUM, who are running amok onPoni Grove inPoni Island due to Necrozma. After giving the player and HauBeast Balls, they proceed to capture theUltra Beasts. One caught by Hau is given to the Ultra Recon Squad to be used by the Squad and the Aether Foundation for research, while the other two are caught by the player. They proceed to thank the two for their service and leave the area.
They can be encountered afterwards at theLake of the MooneUS/Lake of the SunneUM, doing research on it along with the alternate world of Alola.
Pokémon
The concept of Pokémon ownership does not exist inUltra Megalopolis; instead, the people share Pokémon to use their powers.
For battles
The Ultra Recon Squad keeps battling Pokémon in theBeast Balls they helped develop with theAether Foundation. Since Ultra Recon Squad members don't "own" Pokémon, it's unknown whether DulseUS/SolieraUM kept theFurfrou following the first battle.
 Poipole |  Furfrou |
Ride Pokémon
The Ultra Recon Squad also has access to aLunalaUS/SolgaleoUM which they use to travel between Ultra Megalopolis and Alola. After witnessing Necrozma absorbNebby to become itsDusk ManeUS/Dawn WingsUM form at theAltar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM, the Ultra Recon Squad will entrust the player to ride their LunalaUS/SolgaleoUM through the Ultra Wormhole.
 LunalaUS |  SolgaleoUM |
Given away
In the Ultra Recon Squad, each duo travels with aPoipole, one of which DulseUS/SolieraUM uses to battle the player throughout Alola. The other is given to the player by SolieraUS/DulseUM after defeating Necrozma at Megalo Tower.
Researched
During the post-game,Hau catches aBlacephalonUS/StakatakaUM atPoni Grove and gives it to the Ultra Recon Squad to be researched.
 BlacephalonUS |  StakatakaUM |
In the spin-off games
Pokémon GO
- Main article:Rhi
Rhi, a member of the GO Ultra Recon Squad, appears inPokémon GO. They first appeared inPokémon GO Fest 2022 Day 2.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc
The Ultra Recon Squad debuted inAdventure in the Dark Dimension, whereSun andMoon encounteredDulse andZossie ridingLunala inUltra Deep Sea. Sun and Moon had a brief battle with Zossie and, after sharing some information, Lunala chose to leave them and reunite with Sun and Moon who cared for it as aCosmog. The children however decided to make a deal with them to take Zossie back toUltra Megalopolis, but Dulse was forced to stay since Lunala can't carry 4 people. After they left, Dulse informedSoliera that they lost Lunala and she informed him ofNecrozma's painful state.
InArrival at the Scientific Megalopolis, the three reached Ultra Megalopolis and the children met Soliera as aStakataka attacked the city, but they managed to stop it thanks toZygarde. In thefollowing chapter, captainPhyco met withLusamine at thePoni Altar and she caught his Naganadel as one of her "children". InMadness!! Mother Lusamine!, after Lusamine fused with herNihilego, Zossie and Soliera explained to Moon how to save Lusamine while Phyco helped Sun and Moon reach Lusamine and stop her fight with Necrozma.
InDestroy!! Results of the Training!, the Ultra Recon Squad traveled toAlola to watch the battle between Necrozma and Zygarde, but Dulse was lifted up by Necrozma, which absorbed theUltranecrozium Z in his possession, transforming Necrozma intoUltra Necrozma. After Ultra Necrozma was defeated by Zygarde, Solgaleo, and Lunala inFinale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!, Zossie captured Necrozma in aBeast Ball to take care of it. In the end, Soliera turned down theAether Foundation, unwilling to research with anyone other than Moon. Dulse meanwhile started helpingGladion find Faba inUltra Space.
Pokémon
Caring for
- Main article:Necrozma (Adventures)
Long ago,Phyco's ancestors attempted to steal Necrozma's power, which resulted in it losing its original power and their world being covered in darkness. To make up for their mistakes, the Ultra Recon Squad found and took care of Necrozma atMegalo Tower after itabsorbedSolgaleo and becameDusk Mane Necrozma inSummon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun, protecting it fromUltra Beasts that planned to defeat it in its weakened state.
InDarkness!! The Mysterious Claws of Necrozma!, it escaped to try and absorbLunala, suceeding in doing so and becomingDawn Wings. Later on, it traveled toAlola andtransformed intoUltra Necrozma by absorbingDulse'sUltranecrozium Z, but after it was defeated by Solgaleo, Lunala, andZygarde inFinale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!,Zossie finally caught it in aBeast Ball, returning to the Ultra Recon Squad's care. Months after that,Moon was left in charge of Necrozma's treatments.
Ride Pokémon
- Main article:Nebby
AfterNecrozma pulledSolgaleo andSun into anUltra Wormhole inSummon the Emissaries of the Moon and the Sun, Lunala, who followed them, was eventually found by the Ultra Recon Squad and started being used by them as aride to travel through Ultra Wormholes. However, when they encountered Sun andMoon inUltra Deep Sea inMeeting the Ultra Recon Squad, Lunala chose to leave the group and join thePokédex holders instead.
- Main article:Solgaleo (Adventures)
AfterNecrozma's defeat inFinale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!,Dulse,Gladion, andRyuki used Solgaleo as aride to travel through anUltra Wormhole and reachUltra Deep Sea to rescueFaba fromNihilego.
In the TCG
- Main article:Ultra Recon Squad (Forbidden Light 114)
Ultra Recon Squad was introduced as aSupporter card in thePokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era). It was first released in theUltra Force subset before debuting in English in theForbidden Light expansion, with an illustration based on theKen Sugimori artwork of the charactersDulse andZossie. It was also released as aFull Art card in both expansions, with an illustration byMegumi Mizutani. Ultra Recon Squad allows the player to discard up to 2Ultra Beast cards from their hand. They then draw 3 cards for each card discarded.
Trivia
- When using the Alolan greeting, the Ultra Recon Squad members tend to do it in a more mechanical fashion, moving their hands in a rectangular motion rather than a circular one.
- Phyco and Zossie's names come fromseagrass species, while Soliera and Dulse's names come from species ofred algae.
- All members of the Ultra Recon Squad are left-handed, representative of the reverse world they come from, as the player will always start out as right-handed.
- In theSun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc ofPokémon Adventures,Moon takes note of the uncommon appearance of Zossie and the other residents ofUltra Megalopolis, pointing out that their hair and eye colors are likely the result of adaptation to their lightless world.
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
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| Chinese | Cantonese | 究極調查隊Gaugihk Diuhchàhdeuih |
| Mandarin | 究極調查隊 / 究极调查队Jiūjí Diàocháduì | |
| French | Ultra-Commando | |
| German | Ultraforschungsteam | |
| Indonesian | Pasukan Ultra Recon | |
| Italian | Ultrapattuglia | |
| Korean | 울트라조사대Ultra Josadae | |
| Polish | Oddział Ultra Recon | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Ultraesquadrão de Reconhecimento | |
| Russian | Команда УльтраисследователейKomanda Ul'traissledovateley | |
| Spanish | Unidad Ultra | |
| Vietnamese | Đội trinh sát Ultra | |
Related articles
| Ultra Recon Squad | ||||
| Ultra Megalopolis•Megalo Tower | ||||
| Captain | Other members | |||
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| Phyco | Dulse | Soliera | Zossie | |
| InPokémon GO | ||||
| Rhi | ||||
| See also:Aether Foundation | ||||
