Generation VII

Best Team for Pokémon Ultra Moon

Pokémon Ultra Moon is the enhanced Moon companion with an inverted day/night cycle, Dusk Mane Necrozma as the story antagonist, and additional Ultra Wormhole legendary encounters. Popplio is the recommended starter.

Recommended Team

Primarina

Water / Fairy — Starter

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Weak toelectric2×grass2×poison2×

Popplio's Fairy typing provides crucial coverage against Dragon and Dark types in the expanded Ultra Moon roster; Primarina is the most defensively versatile Alola starter.

Wishiwashi

Water — Schooling Tank

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Weak toelectric2×grass2×

Found near Brooklet Hill early on; School Form Wishiwashi outperforms most legendaries in raw stats and handles the many Rock and Fire types throughout Alola.

Vikavolt

Bug / Electric — Special Attacker

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Weak tofire2×rock2×

Grubbin on Route 1 builds into Vikavolt; its exceptional Special Attack covers Flying, Water, Grass, and Psychic types that Primarina and Wishiwashi miss.

Mudsdale

Ground — Physical Wall

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Weak towater2×grass2×ice2×

Mudbray at Paniola Ranch; Earthquake from Mudsdale handles Electric types that threaten the team's three Water Pokémon.

Lycanroc

Rock — Midnight Form Sweeper

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Weak towater2×grass2×fighting2×ground2×steel2×

Rockruff evolves into Midnight Lycanroc (between 8pm–11:59pm) in Ultra Moon; Counter reflects physical attacks for double damage, making it a surprise weapon in trainer battles.

Kommo-o

Dragon / Fighting — Coverage Sweeper

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Weak toice2×flying2×psychic2×dragon2×fairy4×

Jangmo-o in Vast Poni Canyon; Kommo-o's Clangorous Soulblaze Z-Move is the only Dragon-type Z-Move that also boosts all stats, making it ideal for the final boss encounters.

Tips & Notes

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Ultra Moon's day/night is inverted from real life — Midnight Lycanroc evolves between 8pm–12am game time, which is 8am–12pm in the real world.
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Ultra Necrozma at the finale is level 60 with devastating moves; ensure your team is level 55+ and bring lots of Full Restores.
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The Ultra Wormhole minigame lets you find legendary Pokémon from previous games; great for filling your team's coverage gaps after the main story.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best team for Pokémon Ultra Moon?

The recommended team for Pokémon Ultra Moon is: Primarina, Wishiwashi, Vikavolt, Mudsdale, Lycanroc, Kommo-o. Pokémon Ultra Moon is the enhanced Moon companion with an inverted day/night cycle, Dusk Mane Necrozma as the story antagonist, and additional Ultra Wormhole legendary encounters. Popplio is the recommended starter.

What starter should I choose in Pokémon Ultra Moon?

Primarina (Water / Fairy — Starter): Popplio's Fairy typing provides crucial coverage against Dragon and Dark types in the expanded Ultra Moon roster; Primarina is the most defensively versatile Alola starter.

What tips should I know for Pokémon Ultra Moon?

Ultra Moon's day/night is inverted from real life — Midnight Lycanroc evolves between 8pm–12am game time, which is 8am–12pm in the real world. Ultra Necrozma at the finale is level 60 with devastating moves; ensure your team is level 55+ and bring lots of Full Restores. The Ultra Wormhole minigame lets you find legendary Pokémon from previous games; great for filling your team's coverage gaps after the main story.

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