When Totem Pokémon battle, they summon ally Pokémon to join them. A Totem Pokémon is much larger than others of its species, and its body is enveloped in a special aura. They take a variety of forms including finding items or completing tests of knowledge.Īt the end of each trial, a mighty Pokémon known as a Totem Pokémon will be waiting. These trials are not limited to battling with Pokémon. To complete the island challenge, young trial-goers must overcome the trials on each of the four islands. As the main character of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, each player is destined to attempt this island challenge. This event helps young people grow into fine Pokémon Trainers. One aspect of the unique Alola culture is the island challenge, an adventurous rite that involves traveling through each of the four islands. These regional variant Pokémon can have different appearances and types, and their way of living can also differ from that of the forms previously known. After taking root in the Alola region, they live like native Pokémon. These Pokémon are called regional variants. Some Pokémon have adapted to the distinctive microclimates of the Alola region and have taken on different forms than they have in other regions. In Alola, humans and Pokémon coexist in a very close relationship and a culture has developed that is different from that in other regions. The Alola region is known as a resort area that attracts tourists from all over the world.Īlola is surrounded by the sea and has a diverse ecology made up of Pokémon that are native to the region along with Pokémon that have more recently arrived in Alola from other regions. Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon take place on an archipelago of tropical islands-four nature-filled islands and one man-made island. Where does Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon take place?