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Pokemon Sun and Moon Z-Crystals and Z-Moves
Our Pokemon Sun and Moon Z-Crystals and Z-Moves guide will explain these aspects of Pokemon Sun and Moon. Z-Moves are new types of moves that Pokemon are now able to use in the Alola Region. Be sure to check back soon for more information!
Pokemon Sun and Moon Z-Crystals
Normalium Z
Normalium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Llima during the Verdant Cavern portion of the game. It can upgrade Normal-type moves to Normal-type Z-Moves.
Fightinium Z
Fightinium Z is obtained after defeating Kahuna Hala during the Kahuna Hala portion of the game. It can upgrade Fighting-type moves to Fighting-type Z-Moves.
Waterium Z
Waterium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Lana during the Brooklet Hill portion of the game. It can upgrade Water-type moves to Water-type Z-Moves.
Firium Z
Firium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Kiawe during the Wela Volcano Park portion of the game. It can upgrade Fire-type moves to Fire-type Z-Moves.
Grassium Z
Grassium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Mallow during the Lush Jungle portion of the game. It can upgrade Grass-type moves to Grass-type Z-Moves.
Rockium Z
Rockium Z is obtained after defeating Kahuna Olivia during the Kahuna Olivia portion of the game. It can upgrade Rock-type moves to Rock-type Z-Moves.
Electrium Z
Electrium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Sophocles during the Mount Hokulani portion of the game. It can upgrade Electric-type moves to Electric-type Z-Moves.
Steelium Z
Steelium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Sophocles during the Mount Hokulani portion of the game. It can upgrade Steel-type moves to Steel-type Z-Moves.
Ghostium Z
Ghostium Z is obtained at the end of the Trial of Acerola during the Thrifty Megamart portion of the game. It can upgrade Ghost-type moves into Ghost-type Z-Moves.
Buginium Z
Buginium Z is obtained at the end of the Shady House during the Po Town portion of the game. It can upgrade Bug-type moves to Bug-type Z-Moves.
Darkinium Z
Darkinium Z is obtained after defeating Kahuna Nanu during the Po Town portion of the game. It can upgrade Dark-type moves to Dark-type Z-Moves.
Poisonium Z
Poisonium Z is obtained at the end of the Exeggutor Island portion of the Kahuna Hapu part of the game. It can upgrade Poison-type moves to Poison-type Z-Moves.
Groundium Z
Groundium Z is obtained after defeating Kahuna Hapu on Poni Island. It can upgrade Ground-type moves to Ground-type Z-Moves.
Fairium Z
Fairium Z is obtained when crossing the bridge during the Vast Poni Canyon portion of the game. It can upgrade Fairy-type moves to Fairy-type Z-Moves.
Dragonium Z
Dargonium Z is obtained after the final island trial during the Vast Poni Canyon portion of the game. It can upgrade Dragon-type moves to Dragon-type Z-Moves.
Icium Z
Icium Z is obtained along the route to the Pokemon League. It can upgrade Ice-type moves to Ice-type Z-Moves.
Flyinium Z
Flyinium Z is located at the top of Ten Carat Hill. You can only access this area once you have gotten Machamp registered as a Ride Pokemon. Flyinium Z can upgrade Flying-type moves to Flying-type Z-Moves.
Psychium Z
Psychium Z is located in the Haina Desert. Head to the far right to find the Z-Pedestal. Examine it to get the Psychium Z. It can upgrade Psychic-type moves to Psychic-type Z-Moves.
Tapunium Z
Tapunium Z is obtained after you fight Tapu Koko once you have defeated the Pokemon League. It gives Tapu Koko an exclusive Z-Move.
Decidium Z
Decidium Z can be obtained from Professor Kukui after defeating Guzma if your starter was Rowlet. Otherwise, Hau will give it to you after you've beaten the game.
Incinium Z
Incinium Z can be obtained from Professor Kukui after defeating Guzma if your starter was Litten. Otherwise, Hau will give it to you after you've beaten the game.
Primarium Z
Primarium Z can be obtained from Professor Kukui after defeating Guzma if your starter was Popplio. Otherwise, Hau will give it to you after you've beaten the game.
Pikanium Z
Pikanium Z can be found in Konikoni City. If you head north of the city next to the Pikachu, you can speak to the lady to get the Z Crystal.
Pikanium Z
Pikanium Z can be found in Konikoni City. If you head north of the city next to the Pikachu, you can speak to the lady to get the Z Crystal.
Aloraichium Z
Aloraichium Z can be obtained in Seafolk Village if you have a Alolan Raichu by entering a house and speaking to a lady.
Snorlium Z
Snorlium Z was given with Munchlax as a mystery event that ended January 11, 2017.
Eevium Z
Eevium Z can be obtained by speaking with Kagetora after defeating the eight Eevee trainers in Alola.
Mewnium Z
Mewnium Z was given away to Pokémon Bank users as a special event ending October 2, 2017.
Marshadium Z
It is currently unknown how Marshadium Z can be obtained, but it will likely be through a special event.
Pokemon Sun and Moon Z-Moves
Z-Moves are unlocked by giving Pokemon Z-Crystals. They are more powerful than normal moves. Some Pokemon even have exclusive Z-Moves that others can not get.
Type-based Z-Moves
The following Z-Moves are based on type. Any Pokémon who is of the correct type and holding the correct Z-Crystal can use these moves.
| Move | Z-Crystal | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Breakneck Blitz | Normalium Z |  |
| All-Out Pummeling | Fightinium Z |  |
| Supersonic Skystrike | Flynium Z |  |
| Acid Downpour | Poisonium Z |  |
| Tectonic Rage | Groundium Z |  |
| Continental Crush | Rockium Z |  |
| Savage Spin-Out | Buginium Z |  |
| Never-Ending Nightmare | Ghostium Z |  |
| Corkscrew Crash | Steelium Z |  |
| Inferno Overdrive | Firium Z |  |
| Hydro Vortex | Waterium Z |  |
| Bloom Doom | Grassium Z |  |
| Gigavolt Havoc | Electrium Z |  |
| Shattered Psyche | Psychium Z |  |
| Subzero Slammer | Icium Z |  |
| Devastating Drake | Dragonium Z |  |
| Black Hole Eclipse | Darkinium Z |  |
| Twinkle Tackle | Fairium Z |  |
Pokemon Specific Z-Moves
The following Z-Moves are specific to certain Pokemon. In order to use these Z-moves, the Pokemon needs to know a required base move and needs to be holding their Z Crystal.
| Z-Move | Pokémon | Type | Base Move | Z-Crystal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catastropika | Pikachu | |
Volt Tackle | Pikanium Z |
| 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt | Pikachu (Cap) | |
Thunderbolt | Pikashunium Z |
| Stoked Sparksurfer | Alolan Raichu | |
Thunderbolt | Aloraichium Z |
| Extreme Evoboost | Eevee | |
Last Resort | Eevium Z |
| Pulverizing Pancake | Snorlax | |
Giga Impact | Snorlium Z |
| Genesis Supernova | Mew | |
Psychic | Mewnium Z |
| Sinister Arrow Raid | Decidueye | |
Spirit Shackle | Decidium Z |
| Malicious Moonsault | Incineroar | |
Darkest Lariat | Incinium Z |
| Oceanic Operetta | Primarina | |
Sparkling Aria | Primarium Z |
| Guardian of Alola | All Tapu Guardians | |
Nature's Madness | Tapunium Z |
| Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike | Marshadow | |
Spectral Thief | Marshadium Z |
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