Alola Region

A sun-soaked archipelago inspired by Hawaii, Alola trades gyms for the Island Challenge—trials, Totem Pokémon, and grand Kahuna battles. Regional forms, Z-Moves, and a warm, laid-back culture make every island hop feel fresh and personal.

Generation
VII (Pokédex #722–809)
Games
Sun, Moon • Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Professor
Professor Kukui
Champion
You (first Champion)

Overview

Alola spans four main islands—Melemele, Akala, Ula'ula, and Poni—plus Aether Paradise offshore. Instead of badges, you clear trials led by Captains, then face powerful Kahunas to progress. Poké Ride replaces HMs, encouraging exploration from jungle trails to volcanic slopes and coral reefs.

Key Cities & Towns

  • Hau'oli City
  • Iki Town
  • Heahea City
  • Paniola Town
  • Konikoni City
  • Royal Avenue
  • Malie City
  • Tapu Village
  • Po Town
  • Seafolk Village
  • Aether Paradise
  • Mount Lanakila

Gym Leaders

  • Kahuna Hala
    Fighting – Melemele Island
  • Kahuna Olivia
    Rock – Akala Island
  • Kahuna Nanu
    Dark – Ula'ula Island
  • Kahuna Hapu
    Ground – Poni Island
  • Ilima
    Normal – Melemele (Trial Captain)
  • Lana
    Water – Brooklet Hill (Trial Captain)
  • Kiawe
    Fire – Wela Volcano Park (Trial Captain)
  • Mallow
    Grass – Lush Jungle (Trial Captain)

Starter Pokémon

  • Rowlet (Grass/Flying)
  • Litten (Fire)
  • Popplio (Water)

Legendary & Mythical

  • Solgaleo • Lunala • Necrozma
  • Tapu Koko • Tapu Lele • Tapu Bulu • Tapu Fini
  • Magearna • Marshadow • Zeraora (Mythical)

Notable Routes & Landmarks

  • Aether Paradise & Ultra Wormholes
  • Wela Volcano Park & Brooklet Hill
  • Lush Jungle & Malie Garden
  • Vast Poni Canyon & Poni Gauntlet
  • Mount Lanakila (Pokémon League)
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