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Sep 18 – Sep 20
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
Features
- A new light shines on the Alola region!
- Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and encounter Pokemon, uncover new tales, and Unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the legendary Pokemon.
- These new titles power up the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon moon content with new story additions and features, earning them the name ultra! another adventure is about to begin!
- Destructoid: "A hallmark of excellence.";GameSpot: "...a fun-filled and uplifting Pokemon adventure..."
- Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Mild cartoon violence
Description
A new light shines on the Alola region! Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and encounter Pokemon, uncover new tales, and unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the Legendary Pokemon. These new titles power up the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon content with new story additions and features, earning them the name “Ultra!” Another adventure is about to begin!
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | November 17, 2017 |
| Dimensions | 1.1 x 5.3 x 4.9 inches |
| Product Type | Video Game |
| Rating | Pending |
| Model Number | CTRPA2AE |
| Continued Production | No |
| Weight | 0.64 ounces |
| Produced by | Nintendo |
| Initial Release Date | June 6, 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
No, Pokémon Ultra Sun is specifically designed for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. It is not compatible with the Nintendo Switch or its software.
Pokémon Ultra Sun offers an alternate storyline set in the same world as Pokémon Sun, with additional Pokémon not available in the original game, new features, and enhanced graphics. It provides a richer experience with more content and is considered an upgraded version of Pokémon Sun.
Yes, you can trade Pokémon between Ultra Sun and other compatible games, including Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Moon, and games within the Pokémon Bank and Pokémon Home systems, following specific compatibility requirements.
Yes, Pokémon Ultra Sun offers multiplayer modes, including local wireless and online battles and trades, allowing players to connect with others around the world.
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🚀 Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
Pokémon Ultra Sun enhances the core gameplay of its predecessors by offering an alternate storyline in the familiar Alola region, supplemented with new Pokémon, enemies, Z-moves, and more. Critics laud the game for its significant improvements over Pokémon X and Y, citing the advanced art style, engaging story, and the introduction of unique features like Mantine Surf and the Battle Agency. The game's ability to offer a multitude of activities, allowing players freedom to explore at their own pace, alongside the inclusion of all legendary Pokémon from previous generations, makes it a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
Pros
- 🏝 Alternate storyline in the Alola region, enhancing replay value
- 🔥 New Pokémon, including Ultra Beasts and forms of Necrozma
- ⚔ New enemy groups and battles against past Team Rocket leaders
- 🌈 Introduction of new Z-moves and the return of Mega Stones
- 🏄 Mantine Surf and Ultra Wormhole mini-games offer new exploration methods
- 👚 Increased personalization with new clothing options
- 📸 Alola Photo Club for interactive photo sessions with Pokémon
Cons
- 🔄 A substantial part of the game feels too familiar for players of Pokémon Sun/Moon
- 🔒 Some legendary Pokémon and features are exclusive to one game version
- ⚖ No new Alolan Pokémon forms introduced
Should I Buy It?
Yes, Pokémon Ultra Sun is a must-buy for fans of the series, especially those seeking to dive back into the Alola region with fresh content. With its expanded storyline, plethora of new features, and inclusion of past legendary Pokémon, it stands as a significant enhancement over its predecessors, offering enough novelty to justify the purchase even for those who own the original Sun/Moon versions.
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
Pokemon Ultra Sun is a big improvement from Pokemon X and Y. (Though Pokemon X/Y are amazing) you can really tell the art style and the battle graphics have taken a huge leap from the previous games. The game has a great story line that takes place in Alola, a unique region with alolan Pokemon and the all new Z-moves. Though I prefer mega evolution to Z-moves Z-moves are a great alternative. Pokemon Ultra Sun is a game with many things to do and you don't have to do what the game wants you to do you can do whatever you want whenever you want. The new trial and grand trials are unique and challenging (believe me it took 12 tries to defeat Kommo-O) and it is a really good attempt to change things up from the normal gyms. Also festival plaza is a great new addition to the game where you can connect with others if the story gets to hard and just complete missions or do wonder trades. The GTS is also a great feature brought back from Pokemon X and Y but you have to be careful because some trades can give you a virus if not legitimate (My festival plaza was blocked for 3 days after trading with hacker.) Also the breeding feature is great and a way to get rare Pokemon easily. Team RR was a great after story adventure featuring previous villains Lysandre, Geovanni Ext. There are so many post game things to do breed Pokemon, Festival plaza, Mantine surfing and you can travel through Ultra space. The game also features people from Pokemon X and Y like Sina, Dexio, Lysandre, and Looker if you did the post game tasks in X/Y. Overall, this game is probably the best Pokemon game I have ever played up to Sword and Shield.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020 by Kelly M.
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
Sun and Moon were good games, and this is a great game! It reminds me of the older games, such as Ruby as Sapphire, which would be followed by a third version that was better in practically every way. While having an Ultra Sun AND an Ultra Moon might be a touch necessary, there is no question about which is the superior game. Compared to its predecessor, this game has: - More refined dialogue. One of Sun and Moon's weaknesses was the incessant dialogue throughout the game. This has been cleaned up. - Less hand-holding. The game does still drag in places, but it no longer feels the need to hold your hand throughout the first two hours of gameplay. I still wish there was an option to indicate to the game that you know what you're doing, but that's a problem all Pokemon games share. - A more polished story. - Increased difficulty. If you're like me and you like a challenging game, Sun and Moon were probably a disappointment in that regard. In my opinion, Ultra Sun hits the perfect balance between too challenging and too easy. It's a tough game, but no so much you'd want to put it down. - Better post-game. Sun and Moon had a very short post game (even though it was fun), and Ultra Sun has improved on that. It's longer and more challenging - I'm still playing long after completing the main game! - Better graphics throughout - And heaps of added content. There's new stuff everywhere. Even if you just finished playing Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun had enough new content to keep me searching around for new things even in places I'd already seen. In short, this is the "definitive" Alola game. If you like a good Pokemon game, chances are you'll enjoy this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2017 by Atticus Powell
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
There is so much to do in this game it's unreal! There are over a hundred side quests in the game with many returning from the previous games and many new quests as well. The quests that require you to catch a certain Pokémon have all changed to another mon required. The storyline itself is almost entirely different outside of the inclusion of the Ultra Beasts. Lusamine's motives did a complete 180 in this game, which I felt was a bit of a let down but it was more true to her character's determination to protect Pokémon. The previous Post-Game UB side quest was replaced with Team Rainbow Rocket instead. There are now eight trials instead of seven with two trials remaining completely the same. The totems are different this time around too and the side stuff leading up to the totem battle is different as well. It is different enough that it does have the feeling of a different game, but at the same time this game feels like what Pokémon Sun and Moon should have originally been in the first place. Glad to see this series go out with a bang before moving over to the Switch. There are many wonderful additions to the game, however it is a bit annoying to track down the legendary Pokémon since they are essentially appearing at random through the Ultra Wormhole.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017 by Jessica Weissenburger
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
If you're thinking about which game to pick from the Gen 7 Alola Region, pick the ultra version. In this case, Pokemon Ultra Sun. Pokemon Ultra Sun is the upgraded version of Pokemon Sun with a somewhat modified storyline and a whole lot more content after the main story. Everything else remains the same. You'll get a whole lot more value for your money by picking this version. Also, don't forget to get your free Ash-Greninja by playing the demo of Sun & Moon. I think the e-shop is closed, so you might unfortunately not be able to get it anymore :( Hope this helps!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024 by J.J. Reviews
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
Similar to Pokemon Black and White 2; Pokémon Ultra Moon takes place in the same area as Pokemon Sun, Alola but with an alternate storyline, new pokemon to collect and a few new features. Here are the list of changes/additions: 1. Story puts emphasis on the legendary Pokémon Necrozma. The core story of the Alolan trails stay the same. Alola map layout is the same with exception of a few new buildings, a new mini-island Ultra Megalopolis and worm hole. 3/4 of the game will feel very familiar to you plot wise if you played the original sun/moon 2. New enemy Group: Ultra Recon Squad and Team Rainbow Rocket. You can fight against all team rocket leaders in past games such as Giovanni (Pokémon Red and Blue) to Lysandre (Pokémon X and Y). 3. 3 new Ultra Beasts: UB Assembly, UB Burst and UB Adhesive 4. 8 trails instead of 7, with the 8th trail captain being Mina. 5. New legendary Pokémon Necrozma with Dusk Mane, Dawn Wings, and Ultra forms. You get the forms by absorbing legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and/or Lunala. 6. New Partner Cap Pikachu. It's just a Pikachu with Ash's (?) hat. New Lycanroc Dusk Form 7. New Z-Moves Clangorous Soulblaze - Kommo-o Splintered Stormshards - Lycanroc Searing Sunraze Smash - Solgaleo and Dusk Mane Necrozoma Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom - Lunala and Dawn Wings Necrozma Let's Snuggle Forever - Mimikyu Light That Burns the Sky - Ultra Necrozma 8. Mega Stones are also returning, but you have to find them 9. SOS battles. Now toned down, instead of wild pokemon calling unlimited SOS pokmeon it's just 1 this time 10. new clothing options will be available for players to purchase 11. Battle Agency. Battle random trainers with rental pokemon. The more battles you win the more rare rental pokemon you get and prizes you earn 12. Mantne Surf. As you fast travel from island to island, you can play a mini game where you ride Mantne through the ocean waves and preform tricks racking up points for a while score which can get you rewards. 13. Ultra Wormhole. Similar to Mantne surf where you play a mini-game (fly through rings) to travel to the Ultra Space where you fight and collect rare/legendary pokemon the further down you go. In this game you can literally get all legendaries from past generations if you own both games (list provided later on) 14. Alola Photo Club. Take photos with your pokemon, and add stamps/borders to the photos taken with more stamps/borders unlocked as you submit more photos 15. Totem Stickers. Replacement of collecting Zygard Cells in the original games. By collecting them you can trade them for Totem pokemon. 16. New Moves: Mind Blown - Fire-type Move. Learned by UB Burst. Photon Geyser - Psychic-type Move Plasma Fists - Electric-type Move. Learned by Zeraor 17. Roto-Loto. You can now be friends with Rotom (your pokedex) and unlock gives you items your pokemon can carry to increase stats such as exp gain,better friendship, more prize money from fighting trainers, faster egg hatching, use Z-move twice during battle, etc 18. Pokemon differences between Ultra Sun and Moon. No new alolan forms, but the ones in the original is still present. Here are a list of exclusive pokemon in each: -Ultra Sun-Exclusive Pokemon Alolan Vulpix Alolan Ninetales Houndour Houndoom Cranidos Rampardos Cottonee Whimsicott Tirtouga Carracosta Rufflet Braviary Lurantis (Totem-sized) Passimian Turtonator -Ultra Sun-Exclusive Legendaries Ho-oh Raikou Groudon Latios Dialga Heatran Reshiram Tornadus Xerneas Buzzwole Kartana Dusk Mane Necrozma UB-Burst -Ultra Moon-Exclusive Pokemon Alolan Sandshrew Alolan Sandslash Electrike Manectric Shieldon Bastiodon Petilil Lilligant Archen Archeops Vullaby Mandibuzz Salazzle (Totem-sized) Oranguru Drampa -Ultra Moon-Exclusive Legendaries Lugia Entei Kyogre Latias Palkia Regigigas Zekrom Thundurus Yveltal Lunala Pheromosa Celesteela Dawn Wings Necrozma UB-Assembly 19. New pokemon aside from those already mentioned: Stakataka Blacephalon Poipole Naganadel Zeraora Hope the list of changes help you in your purchasing decision. If you find anything else, please put it in the comments === Now I'll post my original review of Pokemon Sun: Huge changes to the pokemon formula since Pokemon X & Y, no longer as it's strictly battle and collecting focused (although still present) as they added variety of mechanics to switch things up a bit and to bring more variety in gameplay. Changes include: 1. No HMs No longer do you have to carry around a HM slave (s). This has bothered me in the past games as I have to restrict 1 or 2 slots out of my party of 6 to help traverse certain areas of the world. In the place of HMs there are Poké Rides where you can ride pokemon interacting with them on the world map, some you may not be able to access until you've completed mission within the game. 2. Is it super effective? No longer do you have to look up guides online (unless it's your first encounter) to tell if a move is super effective or not very effective against the pokemon you're up against. After you battle a pokemon once, the game will tell you what moves is super effective or not in the battle menu once you encounter the same pokemon the second time. 3. No Traditional Gyms No longer do you have to battle your way through gym after gym to prove you're the best out of brute force. There are 4 islands in the game, each of which are controlled by 4 Island Kahunas To get to them you have to get pass Trail Captains and Todum Pokemon Trail captain will give you quizzes, side quests to complete, and/or fight in traditional battles Todum Pokemon. Basically typical pokemon you find the wild, but significantly stronger and have grunts that help them battle. 4. Rotom Pokédex Typical pokedex, but with a face and personality attached to it. 5. Alola Forms Basically different forms of pokemon you seen in previous generations. Either it's there physical form that is different and/or the pokemon's typing 6. Z-Moves With a Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal you can use a pokemon's ultimate move once per battle. It's not like Mega Evolutions where it stays constant 7. QR Scanner. You can now scan QR codes to get event pokemon 8. Battle Royal A 4 player free-for-all where the battle ends after all of one's pokemon trainer's faints. They tally the win-losses of each trainer and the one with best stats at the end wins 9. Hyper Training. Once a pokemon reaches level 100, they can go through hyper training which can improve a Pokemon's IV 10. Poké Pelago Your PC Box now has functionality to it. It's like a day care sort of thing, instead of just depositing your pokemon, you can passively train them in the PC or have them search for items 11. Festival Plaza. An online mode where you can battle other trainers and trade with them. You get festial coins for each interaction which you can spend on clothes, shop or upgrade your pokemon's stats. There's also missions you can undertake to get more coins. 12. Night and Day phase, New Pokemon Pokemon Sun goes the traditional time route while Moon does the opposite. In Pokemon Moon if you're playing in the daytime, the game will consider it night time in-game. Some events also play out differently like different Totum Pokemon on the same island/trail In traditional Pokemon fashion you can only get some pokemon in each version so trading is required either with a friend or if you own both versions. Also some pokemon evolve differently in each version now. I'd say some of overall models of new pokemon are better looking than the last batch in previous iterations of the pokemon series. 13. Auto Run Your run is as fast as a bike now, and it has unlimited use. You can now move in all directions instead of the traditional 4 and it feels very fluid 14. No Rod Fishing is now dedicated to specific regions in the world. You cannot fish wherever you want anymore. 15. Photo Taking You can now take Photos of pokemon in the wild. 16. Team Skull and Aether Foundation Team Skull is the new antagonist group like Team Rocket, but they have a new style to them as they try act gangster-ish with their animated hand gesters/movements. They have more personality and have a darker tone to their backstory and mission. Aether Foundation is the opposite of Team Skull as their mission is to cure injured and hurt pokemon. The group is also conducting research on the Ultra Beast (Pokemon) which is a good mystery story in and of itself. 17. Graphical Upgrade Game looks better than the last, although there are some pixelation around the edges still. Models look more realistic than before, and the battle animations are more visually impressive. There are some framerate issues on 2v2 battles for some reason, but then again I own the launch 3DS. You may not have the issue if you own the New 3DS? It's a turn-based system so it doesn't really matter much in terms of gameplay, but the slow down is noticeable 18. Pokemon Refresh Similar to Pokemon amie but with more grooming options -Returning mechanics: Pokebank return, you can now transfer all your pokemon to Sun and Moon Clothing Options: Although more options are available, it still feel very limited. Mega Evolutions return, but none for new pokemon from what i've discovered Overall, love the changes to the traditional formula as it gives the Pokemon Series a nice refresh and is more streamline to play.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2017 by Vincent
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
I loved Ultra Moon and wanted to replay, but, I already have like 20 or so shinies (SOS, wormhole and Masuda), I didn't want to switch them all over to sun, so I bought Ultra Sun to go with it. I can wait to shiny hunt Buzzwole (another reason why I bought the game). An awesome shiny and a bug type. The shiny hunting is relatively easier in this game with method hunting. The game play is hand holding and some cutscenes are long. With no skip button, it gets kind of irritating in a second playthrough. The clothing choices are much better in Ultra than the regular sun and moon. The day cycles still confuse me (Sun and Ultra Sun are normal, but, Moon and Ultra Moon it's night time during the day). The post games are better than in previous generations, but, I'm more interested in completing my Shiny LivingDex. If you're new to Pokémon this game will be perfect for beginners. My mom was able to play it easily without asking a ton of questions like when I let her play my Leaf Green game. She quit after the first gym and said it was too hard.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019 by Amanda M.
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
I bought this because I saw on Nintendo that it was a “best-seller” and was intrigued to play. I like the Pokémon series, but with all the new ones coming out all the time, I felt overwhelmed at which one to get. So I decided this one would be good since it’s a “best-seller”, right? And yes right! It’s really fun. The gameplay is fun, interesting, easy but not too easy, and a little hard but not too hard. The Pokémon are also cool as well. Sometimes Nintendo creates weird Pokémon that aren’t fun, but they seemed to do okay with this game. I’m enjoying every bit of it. If you’re thinking about buying it, I totally recommend. This one in particular kind of reminds me of Soul Silver for the DS. There’s lots of water and islands to travel around too, and many hidden places to discover. I can understand why this was a best-seller.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019 by Hannah
Platform For Display: Nintendo 3DS
Edition: Ultra Sun
[SPOILERS] The things this game did right should have been added as DLC or a regular update to Sun and Moon: • The Mantine and Ultra Wormhole mini games, which are fresh features that further distinguish Generation 7 from the other games. • The Y button being an easier way to save the game. • The Photo Album. • Totem Stickers—this gives the player even more to do, and, to be honest, made more sense than starting off with Zygarde cells. • Giving Mina a trial—this was a smart move that actually improved on the originals! • Rainbow Rocket post-game—as far as plot goes, it was nonsensical, but I still enjoyed that soundtrack! I am personally very disappointed with some of the changes the game makers made to the original plot: I didn’t think I would ever have to say this, but Lillie was even more of a damsel in distress in Ultra Sun/Moon. While the game makers made her a trainer at the end, the other changes to her character were unsavory, especially on Exeggutor Island. Why did they think it was a good idea to give the player two similar options when Lillie begs to join them to the island? Either way, you must decide between “I will protect you” or “Stay here.” What was wrong with her coming along in the originals? The original scene develops the relationship between the player and Lillie better than forcing her to stay at the village. The absolute worst plot change for me was Lusamine being an anti-hero, rather than the villain she was set up to be in the originals. Why would they keep the same scene of Nihilego if they’re just going to throw it back in our faces? It worked so well in the originals: Lusamine is seen lusting after Nihilego, and then, she merges with one. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, it falls flat with no mention of Nihilego in the plot ever again. Furthermore, Sun and Moon were more realistic and raw when it came to handling Lillie and Lusamine’s relationship. It takes a lot for many people to learn from their mistakes, and many more don’t. Lusamine should not be an exception. It makes sense that she falls into a coma and Lillie feels she must take it upon herself to take care of her mother. It was a beautifully dark element to the story! But Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon take the lazy route and have the mother understand Lillie without going through as much (since there is no Nihilego). The development, in that regard, was not only less impactful, but also rushed. Overall: I feel like Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon would have been better off as sequels like Black 2 and White 2 rather than butchered remakes. The plot with Sun and Moon was already well done—why not expand on that lore with sequels, rather than change it arbitrarily?
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018 by Julia H.