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Pokemon Sun and Moon Island Kahunas
Our Pokemon Sun and Moon Island Kahunas guide will cover each of these battles from Pokemon Sun and Moon and show you how to beat Island Kahunas in Sun & Moon. These battles are similar to Gym Leader battles from previous entries in the franchise.
Pokemon Sun and Moon Island Kahunas Guide
Kahuna Hala - Melemele Island Kahuna
#1 Mankey
Type:
Lv. 14
Moves:
Karate Chop
Pursuit
Focus Energy
#2 Makuhita
Type:
Lv. 14
Moves:
Arm Thrust
Sand Attack
Fake Out
#3 Crabrawler
Type:
Lv. 15
Moves:
Pursuit
Power-Up Punch
Leer
Strategy
Island Kahuna Hala specializes in fighting tpye Pokemon, so a good Flying or Psychic type shoud make quick work of him. He has a Lv. 14 Mankey, a Lv. 14 Makuhita, and a Lv. 15 Crabawler. As long as you have a few Pokemon in the Lv. 14-16 range, you shouldn't have two much trouble with him. He will give you Fightinium Z and your Grand Trial will be complete. He'll also give you a Ride Pager that will let you ride Tauros whenever you want. After this battle, Pokemon up to level 35 will obey you.
Kahuna Olivia - Akala Island Kahuna
#1 Nosepass
Type:
Lv. 26
Moves:
Rock Slide
Spark
Thunder Wave
#2 Boldore
Type:
Lv. 26
Moves:
Rock Blast
Mud-Slap
Headbutt
#3 Lycanroc
Type:
Lv. 27
Moves:
Bite
Rock Throw
Strategy
Island Kahuna Olivia will have a Lv. 26 Nosepass, a Lv. 26 Boldore, and a Lv. 27 Lycanroc. Watch out for the Z-Move Continental Crush from Lycanroc, it will likely one-hit KO any of your Pokemon. A strong Water, Grass, or Fighting type will make this battle much easier. Olivia will also use a Super Potion to heal, so be ready for that. When you beat her, she'll give you the Rockium Z. Pokemon up to level 50 will obey you.
Kahuna Nanu - Ula'ula Island Kahuna
#1 Sableye
Type:
Lv. 38
Moves:
Power Gem
Shadow Ball
Fake Out
#2 Krokorok
Type:
Lv. 38
Moves:
Crunch
Assurance
Swagger
Earthquake
#3 Persian
Type:
Lv. 39
Moves:
Power Gem
Fake Out
Dark Pulse
Strategy
Island Kahuna Nanu will have a Lv. 37 Sableye, a Lv. 38 Krokorok, and a Lv. 39 Persian. His Persian is quite tough, but by no means unbeatable. When you beat him, he'll give you Darkium Z and your Grand Trial will be complete. Pokemon up to level 65 will obey you.
Kahuna Hapu - Poni Island Kahuna
#1 Dugtrio
Type:
Lv. 47
Moves:
Iron Head
Earthquake
Sucker Punch
Sandstorm
#2 Gastrodon
Type:
Lv. 47
Moves:
Muddy Water
Mud Bomb
Recover
#3 Flygon
Type:
Lv. 47
Moves:
Earth Power
Dragon Breath
#4 Mudsdale
Type:
Lv. 48
Moves:
Heavy Slam
Earthquake
Double Kick
Counter
Strategy
Island Kahuna Hapu specializes in Ground type Pokemon and has a Lv. 47 Dugtrio, a Lv. 47 Flygon, a Lv. 48 Mudsdale, and a Lv. 47 Gastrodon. A strong Ice and Grass type will work well for you. When you win, she'll give you the Groundium Z. Your Grand Trial will be complete.
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