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{{Infobox CVG|developer = [[Game Freak]]|publisher = [[The Pokémon Company]] <br>[[Nintendo]]|image = <tabber>Ultra Sun=[[File:Ultra Sun.png|200px]]|-|Ultra Moon=[[File:Ultra Moon.png|200px]]</tabber>|system1 = 3DS|system1NA = November 17, [[2017]]|system1JP = November 17, [[2017]]|system1EU = November 17, [[2017]]|system1AU = November 17, [[2017]]|class1 = Nintendo Network|genre = Role-playing game}}
 
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'''''Pokémon''''' '''''Ultra Sun '''''{{Japanese|ポケットモンスター ウルトラサン|Poketto Monsutā Urutorasan|fan = Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun}} and '''''Pokémon Ultra Moon '''''{{Japanese|ポケットモンスター ウルトラムーン |Poketto Monsutā Urutoramūn|fan = Pocket Monsters Ultra Moon}}, are two upcoming games in the ''[[Pokémon series|Pokémon]]''[[Pokémon series| series]]'' ''which are both remakes of ''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]''. Both games are planned to launch on November 17, [[2017]].{{Pokémon series}}
 
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|developer = [[Game Freak]]
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|publisher = [[The Pokémon Company]] <small>(JP)</small><br>[[Nintendo]] <small>(JP distribution; INT publishing)</small>
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|system1JP = November 17, [[2017]]
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'''''Pokémon Ultra Sun''''' {{Japanese|ポケットモンスター ウルトラサン|Poketto Monsutā Urutorasan|fan = Pocket Monsters Ultra Sun}} and '''''Pokémon Ultra Moon''''' {{Japanese|ポケットモンスター ウルトラムーン |Poketto Monsutā Urutoramūn|fan = Pocket Monsters Ultra Moon}} are two games in the ''[[Pokémon series|Pokémon]]'' series'' ''which are both revisions of ''[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]''. The pair of games were released on November 17, [[2017]] on the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
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== Gameplay ==
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=== New Forms ===
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The two cover legendaries, [[Solgaleo]] and [[Lunala]], are merged with [[Necrozma]], resulting in two new forms for Necrozma called Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wing Necrozma respectively. These forms gain access to Solgaleo's and Lunala's respective typing and moves
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[[Lycanroc]] has its new Dusk Form, but it is only obtainable by evolving select [[Rockruff]]. As such, Rockruff is a gift [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] until January 2018.
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The PokéDex for the region has been expanded to over 400 Pokémon. Several Pokémon that did not appear in Sun and Moon now can be encountered.
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=== Z-Power Ring ===
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A new kind of [[Z-Ring]] is given to the [[Player|player]] in this game. This is a powerful version that gives access to new [[Z-Move]]s such as:
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* Clangorous Soulblaze for [[Kommo-o]]
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* Splintered Stormshards for Lycanroc
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* Searing Sunraze Smash for  Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Necrozma
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* Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom for Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma
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* A new Z-Move for [[Mimikyu]]
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=== Ultra Space ===
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The Ultra Space has an expanded focus with a group of villains called the [[Ultra Space Recon Squad]], and new areas for the different [[Ultra Beasts]].
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=== Alola Photo Booth ===
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A new feature in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is the ability to take pictures of the player and a Pokémon. The player can choose between many backgrounds and customize their appearance. The player can also perform the various Z-Move poses.
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When taking a picture, it takes several of them in a row so the player can choose which one they like. Players can then decorate the picture with various props like ribbons and mustaches.
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Players have to go to a studio normally, but certain events like evolving certain Pokémon can let the player take a picture at their location.
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== Plot ==
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The games have a new plot that involves Necrozma. It seems several of the Trials have changed with several characters seeming to have new roles. A group called Ultra Space Recon Squad has several interactions with the player through the game.
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== Development ==
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{{Expansion}}
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== Reception ==
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On Metacritic, ''Pokémon Ultra Sun'' and ''Pokémon Ultra Moon'' both received a metascore of 84/100.<ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-ultra-sun Metascore of Pokemon Ultra Sun]''Metacritic'', Retrieved February 18, 2020</ref><ref>[https://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/pokemon-ultra-moon Metascore of Pokemon Ultra Moon]''Metacritic'', Retrieved February 18, 2020</ref> While on whatoplay.com, ''Ultra Sun'' received an aggregate score (''playscore'') of 8.54 based on 40 critics and 2,600+ gamer ratings<ref>[https://whatoplay.com/3ds/pokemon-ultra-sun/ playscore of Pokemon Ultra Sun]''whatoplay.com'', Retrieved February 18, 2020</ref> meanwhile, ''Ultra Moon'' holds a playscore of 8.57 based on 44 critics and 1,800+ gamer ratings.<ref>[https://whatoplay.com/3ds/pokemon-ultra-moon/ playscore of Pokemon Ultra Moon]''whatoplay.com'', Retrieved February 18, 2020</ref>
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==Gallery==
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{{Main|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon/gallery}}
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[[es:Pokémon Ultra Sol y Ultra Luna]]
 
[[es:Pokémon Ultra Sol y Ultra Luna]]
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== References ==
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{{reflist}}
 
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Revision as of 06:53, 18 February 2020

Pokémon Ultra Sun (JP) and Pokémon Ultra Moon (JP) are two games in the Pokémon series which are both revisions of Pokémon Sun and Moon. The pair of games were released on November 17, 2017 on the Nintendo 3DS.

Gameplay

New Forms

The two cover legendaries, Solgaleo and Lunala, are merged with Necrozma, resulting in two new forms for Necrozma called Dusk Mane Necrozma and Dawn Wing Necrozma respectively. These forms gain access to Solgaleo's and Lunala's respective typing and moves

Lycanroc has its new Dusk Form, but it is only obtainable by evolving select Rockruff. As such, Rockruff is a gift Pokémon until January 2018.

The PokéDex for the region has been expanded to over 400 Pokémon. Several Pokémon that did not appear in Sun and Moon now can be encountered.

Z-Power Ring

A new kind of Z-Ring is given to the player in this game. This is a powerful version that gives access to new Z-Moves such as:

  • Clangorous Soulblaze for Kommo-o
  • Splintered Stormshards for Lycanroc
  • Searing Sunraze Smash for  Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Necrozma
  • Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom for Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma
  • A new Z-Move for Mimikyu

Ultra Space

The Ultra Space has an expanded focus with a group of villains called the Ultra Space Recon Squad, and new areas for the different Ultra Beasts.

Alola Photo Booth

A new feature in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is the ability to take pictures of the player and a Pokémon. The player can choose between many backgrounds and customize their appearance. The player can also perform the various Z-Move poses.

When taking a picture, it takes several of them in a row so the player can choose which one they like. Players can then decorate the picture with various props like ribbons and mustaches.

Players have to go to a studio normally, but certain events like evolving certain Pokémon can let the player take a picture at their location.

Plot

The games have a new plot that involves Necrozma. It seems several of the Trials have changed with several characters seeming to have new roles. A group called Ultra Space Recon Squad has several interactions with the player through the game.

Development

Reception

On Metacritic, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon both received a metascore of 84/100.[1][2] While on whatoplay.com, Ultra Sun received an aggregate score (playscore) of 8.54 based on 40 critics and 2,600+ gamer ratings[3] meanwhile, Ultra Moon holds a playscore of 8.57 based on 44 critics and 1,800+ gamer ratings.[4]

Gallery

  Main article: Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon/gallery

References

  1. Metascore of Pokemon Ultra SunMetacritic, Retrieved February 18, 2020
  2. Metascore of Pokemon Ultra MoonMetacritic, Retrieved February 18, 2020
  3. playscore of Pokemon Ultra Sunwhatoplay.com, Retrieved February 18, 2020
  4. playscore of Pokemon Ultra Moonwhatoplay.com, Retrieved February 18, 2020