Sun and Moon Alola locations and Poké Ride
Connect the four island routes with the Ride Pokémon that clear rocks, water, rough ground and heavy blocks.
Original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon for Nintendo 3DS (2016). Sun and Moon differences are labelled. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon have a different story, expanded Pokédex and altered trials.
The four islands
| Island | Main story hubs | Key destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Melemele | Iki Town, Hau’oli City | Verdant Cavern, Melemele Meadow, Ten Carat Hill, Ruins of Conflict |
| Akala | Heahea, Paniola, Konikoni | Brooklet Hill, Wela Volcano Park, Lush Jungle, Ruins of Life |
| Ula’ula | Malie, Tapu Village, Po Town | Hokulani Observatory, abandoned Megamart, Haina Desert, Mount Lanakila |
| Poni | Seafolk Village, Ancient Poni Path | Vast Poni Canyon, legendary altar, Ruins of Hope, Battle Tree |
Aether Paradise is an artificial island visited through the story. Boats connect major island transfers; Charizard Glide supports return trips to unlocked landing points.
Ride unlocks
| Ride | Use | Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Tauros Charge | Break land rocks; fast travel on foot | Defeat Hala’s grand trial |
| Stoutland Search | Find hidden items | Meet Mallow at Paniola Ranch |
| Lapras Paddle | Cross water and fish while riding | Lana at Brooklet Hill |
| Charizard Glide | Fly to unlocked landing points | Complete Kiawe’s trial |
| Mudsdale Gallop | Cross rough rocky ground | Hapu on Route 12 |
| Sharpedo Jet | Break water rocks; fast water travel | Grimsley on Route 15 |
| Machamp Shove | Push large blocks | Hapu’s grandmother at Ancient Poni Path |
Return with one clear objective
Tauros opens optional Melemele areas such as parts of Ten Carat Hill. Water access makes Kala’e Bay and offshore routes worth revisiting. Machamp clears deeper ruin and canyon obstacles. Use Stoutland when a visible item seems absent: some pickups are hidden. The pager’s Ride Pokémon are helpers and do not need a place in your six-Pokémon party.
Later Poni access
The route through Poni Grove and the wider Poni areas opens after the League. Prepare for the required Red or Blue battle when reaching the Battle Tree. Resolution Cave is part of this later exploration and the Ultra Beast mission. A blocked path can indicate story progress rather than a missing HM; Sun/Moon have no field HMs.
These guides cover original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (2016). Check the version and in-game time before planning an encounter.