Sun and Moon legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts
Plan original cover legends, four guardians, the International Police missions and Necrozma without importing Ultra Warp Ride.
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.
Nebby and the four guardians
| Pokémon | Location / method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Solgaleo / Lunala | Sun / Moon story altar after returning from Ultra Space | 55 |
| Tapu Koko | Ruins of Conflict, Melemele; celebration encounter and later return | 60 |
| Tapu Lele | Ruins of Life, Akala, after the League | 60 |
| Tapu Bulu | Ruins of Abundance, Ula’ula, after the League | 60 |
| Tapu Fini | Ruins of Hope, Poni, after the League | 60 |
| Cosmog | Alternate world’s lake with the cover legend in party | 5 gift |
Save before an optional unique catch, bring sufficient Balls and avoid uncontrolled status damage. Tapu Fini’s Misty Terrain affects status plans for grounded targets. Check the ruin’s access puzzle and required Ride ability before the trip.
Start Looker and Anabel’s mission
After becoming Champion, follow the Enigmatic Card to Route 8’s motel. Meet the International Police, battle Anabel and visit Wicke for Beast Balls. Each report unlocks the next operation, so catching a Pokémon without advancing the mission dialogue is not a substitute for its story stage. Beast Balls have a strong bonus against Ultra Beasts and a poor rate against ordinary Pokémon.
Original Ultra Beast operations
| Operation | Species / count | Search areas |
|---|---|---|
| UB-01 | Nihilego ×1 | Diglett’s Tunnel or Wela Volcano Park |
| UB-02 Sun | Buzzwole ×2 | Melemele Meadow |
| UB-02 Moon | Pheromosa ×4 | Verdant Cavern |
| UB-03 | Xurkitree ×2 | Lush Jungle or Memorial Hill |
| UB-04 Sun | Kartana ×4 | Route 17 or Malie Garden |
| UB-04 Moon | Celesteela ×2 | Haina Desert or Malie Garden |
| UB-05 | Guzzlord ×1 | Resolution Cave basement |
Return to the officers after catching the required count. Nanu and Mina provide battles or information during the sequence. These Ultra Beasts arrive through ordinary encounter methods in mission areas, rather than the Ultra releases’ ride minigame.
Necrozma is a different catch
After completing the Ultra Beast operation, search Ten Carat Hill’s Farthest Hollow for level 75 Necrozma. It is a Legendary Pokémon rather than an Ultra Beast, so use ordinary effective Balls instead of relying on Beast Balls. A Repel with an over-levelled lead can suppress this encounter too. Its Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings and Ultra forms belong to Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon.
These guides cover original Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon (2016). Check the version and in-game time before planning an encounter.