In a unique version-exclusive mechanic, Pokémon Moon operates 12 hours ahead of the system clock, often resulting in night-time gameplay during the player's actual day.
A specialized Pokédex inhabited by a Rotom that provides a real-time map and a "Poké Finder" camera feature for taking photos of Pokémon in the wild. Story and Setting PokГ©mon Sun and Moon
Players can summon specialized Pokémon like Charizard or Sharpedo to navigate terrain, entirely removing the need for "HM slaves" in a trainer's party. resulting in new types and appearances
Powerful, once-per-battle attacks triggered by Z-Crystals that can be used by any Pokémon, provided they know a move of the corresponding type. In a unique version-exclusive mechanic
The narrative follows a young trainer recently moved from the Kanto region who embarks on the . Along the way, players encounter:
Several classic Generation I Pokémon adapted to Alola's unique ecology, resulting in new types and appearances, such as the Ice/Steel-type Alolan Sandshrew and the towering Alolan Exeggutor .