History AndTheFandomRejoiced / PokemonSunAndMoon

** UB Burst has the rare Fire/Ghost type combination and its SecretArt [[YourHeadAsplode Mind]] [[{{Pun}} Blown]] ([[BlackComedy no, really]]) deals heavy damage, albeit with a recoil.

** UB Burst has the rare Fire/Ghost type combination and its SecretArt [[YourHeadAsplode Mind]] [[IncrediblyLamePun Blown]] ([[BlackComedy no, really]]) deals heavy damage, albeit with a recoil.

* The story is a full on ''reboot'' of the original story. Before this, ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire]]'' were the closest thing the series ever got to this, and even that was more due to the combination of AuthorsSavingThrow regarding [[IdiotPlot the motivations]] and [[CharacterizationMarchesOn characterization]] of the villains, incorporation of [[SuperMode Mega Evolution]] - which was introduced in the same generation - to the plot, as well as the addition of the [[PostEndGameContent Delta Episode post-game story]] than anything else.

** The Alola Geodude line have a unique Rock/Electric type and a Hidden Ability called Galvanize that turns Normal-type moves into Electric type.

* The addition of a second team of sorts in the game, the Aether Foundation! Fans quickly latched onto the idea that they may not be as altruistic as they seem, but also to the designs of their staff, especially Lusamine and Wicke. [[spoiler:Lusamine also ended up becoming the first female BigBad in the main games.]]
* The Ultra Beasts are {{Eldritch Abomination}}s [[spoiler:that can be caught]].

* Not only does [[spoiler:Nihilego]] have a unique Poison/Rock typing, it's also our very first [[spoiler:Poison-type {{Olympus Mon|s}}]].

* Among the many additions that promise to change the battling scenario, one thing stands out: [[GameBreaker Parental Bond]] has been nerfed so that the second hit deals 25% of the first hit's damage instead of 50% as it used to be, giving Mega Kangaskhan what many perceive as a much needed balancing.

* Trying to catch them all has always been a difficult goal because Legendary Pokémon can't breed, meaning you can't get a version exclusive Legendary without giving up one of your own. In this game, [[spoiler:you can obtain multiple copies of a version exclusive, making the goal of catching them all much easier than before]].

* Solagaleo and Lunala get new otherworldly forms, just in case [[ItWasHisSled those who played the original version]] forgotten that they are considered [[spoiler:Ultra Beasts]] for a reason [[spoiler:and not just for being capable of opening a portal to the Ultra Space]]. Like the title alone [[SarcasmMode doesn't imply]] that this timeline's [[LateArrivalSpoiler Solgaleo/Lunala]] won't be [[spoiler:embracing their Ultra Beast roots]].

** This needs to be elaborated upon: Clangorous Soulblaze makes Kommo-o nigh unstoppable. Outside of Fairy-type moves, Kommo-o defenses mean that it can shrug off almost any hit from almost any other Pokemon. In return, it will fire off an extremely powerful STAB special move running off its Base-100 Special Attack, not only fainting anything not specifically designed to tank it, but boosting its mediocre speed to respectable levels, as well as boosting those already powerful defenses, AND boosting its attacking stats. [[SubvertedTrope Sadly,]] fairy-type pokemon can [[NoSell nullify both the damage and the stat-boosting effect]] of the move.

* [[RunningGag If it STILL weren't obvious enough already that it is related to the Cosmic Duo]], a new screenshot of the game shows the player character facing [[spoiler:[[ChekhovsGunman Necrozma]] at the Altar of the Sunne\Moone]].

** It features Lillie holding a Poké Ball, implying that she might actually become a Trainer, join the battle, and more importantly (especially to the those who played the originals), the might be possible to battle. [[spoiler: While she's not actually possible to battle, [[TookALevelInBadass she does become a Pokémon Trainer, helping the player battle Faba and an Aether Foundation Employee in a Double Battle, AND she becomes a Multi Battle partner in the Battle Tree, both of which happen after the main story.]]]]

** So are [[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Maxie, Archie]], [[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl Cyrus]], [[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite Ghetsis]] and [[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY Lysandre]]. With Ghetsis [[spoiler:capturing Lillie in the Japanese trailer]].

* The [[spoiler:[[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/an-exclusive-interview-with-the-makers-of-pokemon-ultra-sun-and-pokemon-ultra-moon/ interview with game developers]]]] clears quite a few things about Team Rainbow Rocket, notably:

** Confirms that all villains came from [[spoiler:alternate universes via Ultra Wormholes where [[TheBadGuyWins they completed their plans]].]]

* The story is a full on ''reboot'' of the original story. Before this, ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire]]'' were the closest thing the series ever got to this, and even that was more due to the combination of AuthorsSavingThrow regarding [[IdiotPlot the motivations]] and [[CharacterizationMarchesOn characterization]] of [[TheVillainMakesThePlot the villains]], incorporation of [[SuperMode Mega Evolution]] - which was introduced in the same generation - to the plot, as well as the addition of the [[PostEndGameContent Delta Episode post-game story]] than anything else.

* The player is seen followed by a Rockruff with a ♪ over its head, subtly implied to be the same one that is acquired by the event ([[CaptainObvious meaning that it is a part of your party]]). [[NostalgiaFilter This made certain people excited]] as it might mean that [[VideoGame/PokemonYellow Pokemon following]] [[VideoGame/PokemonHeartGoldAndSoulSilver the trainer]] has returned.

* You can now check a Pokémon's status immediately upon catching it, allowing you to see its stats and nature. This is really useful if the Pokémon is a Legendary Pokémon, since catching them is usually followed by a lengthy cutscene. Even better, you can decide to add it to your team by sending another Pokémon to your pc.

* You can now check a Pokémon's status immediately upon catching it, allowing you to see its stats and nature. This is really useful if the Pokémon is a Legendary Pokémon, since catching them is usually followed by a lengthy cutscene.

* Drampa is a BadassGrandpa Dragon with a unique Normal/Dragon typing. Sweet!

* Yungoos is the regional Route 1 rodent, and is based on a mongoose.

* For the first time in a generation, new Pokémon '''species''' are being introduced in the middle of a generation. There are 4 new Pokémon introduced in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', with 3 new Ultra Beasts: UB Burst/Blacephalon and UB Assembly/Stakataka, exclusive to ''Ultra Sun'' and ''Ultra Moon'' respectively. The 3rd one is called UB Adhesive/Poiple, a pure Poison type, AND it can evolve into Naganadel, a Poison/Dragon type, by learning Dragon Pulse, making it the first, and only Ultra Beast able to evolve. [[spoiler: the 4th and final Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex is a Mythical Pokémon named Zeraora, a pure Electric-Type.]]

** [[AwesomeArt It is beautifully drawn]];