Pokémon Sun & Moon Grand Trials Guide
With new difficulty added to Sun and Moon, a number of players will need some help to deal with the Grand Trials, which are very important as they unlock a plethora of features and Z Crystals.
Grand Trial #1: Hala
Fighting Type heavy challenge. The first Grand Trial involves you in a fight with Hala, in Iki Town. Her roster is rather easy with 3 Fighting Type Pokémon, and only Crabrawler has access to Z-Moves. Mankey and Makuhita are very easy when countered with appropriate typing.
Winning this trial rewards you with the following: a stamp in Trainer Passport (Trade level 35 Pokémon), Fightinium Z and access to Rider Pager.
Mankey | Makuhita | Crabrawler |
Level 14 | Level 14 | Level 15 |
Fighting | Fighting | Fighting |
Attacks: Karate Chop Pursuit Focus Energy |
Attacks: Arm Thrust Sand Attack Fake Out |
Attacks: Pursuit Power-Up Punch Leer |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: Fightinium Z |
Grand Trial #2: Olivia
With her roster of Rock Pokémon Olivia is the second Grand Trial you will face. The trial takes place in Ruins of Hope where you will be challenged by Olivia.
The rewards from this Trial are not plentiful, but they do include Rockium Z Crystal and another stamp for your Trainer Passport (Trade up to Level 50 Pokémon).
Nosepass | Boldore | Lycanroc |
Level 26 | Level 26 | Level 27 |
Rock | Rock | Rock |
Attacks: Rock Slide Spark Thunder Wave |
Attacks: Rock Blast Mud-Slap Headbutt |
Attacks: Bite Rock Throw – |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: Rockium Z |
Grand Trial #3: Nanu
A weird battle that takes place just before the Aether Foundation arc. Nanu is the third Kahuna, Kahuna of Ula’ula island, who specialises in Dark Type Pokémon.
His roster is filled with Dark Types and winning this battle will reward you with a mandatory Trainer Passport stamp (Level 65 trading) and Darkinium Z Crystal.
Sableye | Krokorok | Persian |
Level 38 | Level 38 | Level 39 |
Dark / Ghost | Dark / Ground | Dark |
Attacks: Power Gem Shadow Ball Fake Out |
Attacks: Crunch Assurance Swagger Earthquake |
Attacks: Power Gem Fake Out Dark Pulse |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: Darkinium Z |
Grand Trial #4: Hapu
The final Grand Trial. The Ground Lady. C’mon, you’ve expected this. Hapu becomes a Kahuna just minutes before she battles you.
The fight takes place in front of Vast Poni Canyon and her roster is filled with Ground types that are easily countered. Interestingly, she uses the new “Hair Metal Alola” Dugtrio.
Dugtrio | Gastrodon | Flygon | Mudsdale |
Level 47 | Level 47 | Level 47 | Level 48 |
Ground / Steel | Ground / Water | Ground / Dragon | Ground |
Attacks: Iron Head Earthquake Sucker Punch Sandstorm |
Attacks: Muddy Water Mud Bomb Recover |
Attacks: Earth Power Dragon Breath |
Attacks: Heavy Slam Earthquake Double Kick Counter |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: No Item |
Hold Item: Groundium Z |