Professor Kukui
Alola’s professor researches Pokémon moves and supports the player’s island challenge. He is also the masked competitor at the Battle Royal Dome.
- Story: Kukui establishes the Pokémon League at Mount Lanakila. After the Elite Four, he tests the player before their recognition as Alola’s first Champion.
- In the game: His first-League team uses the remaining starter with a type advantage over yours. Prepare for a mixed team, rather than a single-type specialist.
Story spoilers.
Sun and Moon battle reference
Open searchable Champion Battle ↗
If you chose Rowlet. Kukui uses the fully evolved starter with a type advantage over yours. Defeat him after the Elite Four to become Alola’s first Champion.
First Champion battle · Rowlet chosen6 Pokémon
- Ability
- Snow Cloak
- Held item
- None
- Ability
- Sturdy
- Held item
- None
Kukui title-defense challenge · Rowlet chosen6 Pokémon
- Ability
- Snow Cloak
- Held item
- None
- Ability
- Sturdy
- Held item
- None
Open searchable Champion Battle ↗
If you chose Litten. Kukui uses the fully evolved starter with a type advantage over yours. Defeat him after the Elite Four to become Alola’s first Champion.
First Champion battle · Litten chosen6 Pokémon
Kukui title-defense challenge · Litten chosen6 Pokémon
Open searchable Champion Battle ↗
If you chose Popplio. Kukui uses the fully evolved starter with a type advantage over yours. Defeat him after the Elite Four to become Alola’s first Champion.
First Champion battle · Popplio chosen6 Pokémon
Kukui title-defense challenge · Popplio chosen6 Pokémon
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