Z-Crystals are nifty little items in Pokemon Sun and Moon that let you pull of some extravagant special moves once per battle. You’ll get a Z-Ring early on in the story, which is the item you need to pull off Z-Moves. After that, you’ll need two things: a Z-Crystal and a Pokemon that has a corresponding move to that crystal. There’s a crystal for each Pokemon type in the game, most of which you get through the story. So, for example, if you have the Normal Z-Crystal your Pokemon needs to have a Normal type move in order to use it.
Additionally, there are some Z-Crystals that are specific to certain Pokemon. Here’s all the Z-Crystals in Pokemon Sun and Moon, along with all of the Pokemon specific ones we know of so far.
TYPE Z-CRYSTALS
Normal Z-Crystal
Finish Iliam’s Trial
Fighting Z-Crystal
Defeat the first Kahuna, Hau
Water Z-Crystal
Finish Lana’s Trial
Fire Z-Crystal
Finish Kiawe’s Trial
Grass Z-Crystal
Finish Mallow’s Trial
Rock Z-Crystal
Defeat the second Kahuna, Olivia, and trade with the Hiker in the Tapu Village PokeCenter.
Electric Z-Crystal
Finish Sophocles’ Trial
Steel Z-Crystal
Finish Molayne’s Trial
Ghost Z-Crystal
Finish Acerola’s Trial
Bug Z-Crystal
Defeat Team Skull Leader Guzma in his hideout
Dark Z-Crystal
Defeat the third Kahuna, Nanu
Poison Z-Crystal
Given to you by Plumeria on Poni Island.
Ground Z- Crystal
Defeat the fourth Kahuna, Hapu.
Fairy Z-Crystal
Given to you by Mina at Vast Poni Canyon.
Dragon Z-Crystal
Finish the seventh trial.
Ice Z-Crystal
Obtained on Mount Lanakila
Flying Z-Crystal
Obtained at Ten Carat Hill, but you’ll need Tauros and Machamp to get it
POKEMON SPECIFIC Z-CRYSTALS
Pikanium-Z, Lets You Use Catastropika
Talk to the girl with three Pikachus in Konikoni City. Pikachu will also need to know the ability Volt Tackle.
Incineroar-Z, Lets You Use Malicious Moonsault
Gifted by Kukui after defeating Guzma for the first time, if you chose Litten as a starter. If not, you’ll get it after defeating Hau and becoming the Alola Champion. Incineroar will need to know the ability Darkest Lariat.
Primarina-Z, Lets You Use Oceanic Operetta
Gifted by Kukui after defeating Guzma for first time, if you chose Popplio as a starter. If not, you’ll get it after defeating Hau and becoming the Alola Champion. Primarina will need to know the ability Sparkling Aria.
Decidueye-Z, Lets You Use Sinister Arrow Raid
Gifted by Kukui after defeating Guzma for first time, if you chose Rowlet as a starter. If not, you’ll get it after defeating Hau and becoming the Alola Champion. Decidueye will need to know the ability Spirit Shackle.
Tapunium-Z, Lets You Use Guardian of Alola
Obtained after becoming the Alolan Champion and defeating Tapu Koko. Your Tapu Pokemon will need to know Nature’s Madness in order to use it.
Snorlium-Z, Lets You Use Pulverizing Pancake
Download the special distribution Munchlax, then evolve it into Snorlax. Snorlax also needs to know the move Giga Impact.
Alola Raichu-Z, Lets You Use Stoked Sparksurfer
Talk to the woman in Seafolk Village, at the Steelix Sub, and also have Alola Raichu in your party.
Eevee-Z, Lets You Use Extreme Evoboost
Talk to the Man in the Thrifty Megamart. However, you’ll also need to defeat the 8 Eeveelution trainers. Here’s the locations of the ones we know of so far, and we’ll update as we find more.
Vaporeon – Trainer School
Flareon – Tide Song Hotel
Espeon – Geothermal Power Plant
Umbreon – Hau’Oli Cemetary
Glaceon – Iki Town on Melemele
Leafeon – Hano Grand Resort
There are all of the Z-Crystals in Pokemon Sun and Moon and how to get them. Make sure to check back and see if any more Pokemon specific Z-Crystals have been found.
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A connoisseur of all things RPG related, and always looking for the artistic expression in gaming. His love of Gundam is only matched by his love of Pizza. Playing Games Since: 1991 Favorite Genres: RPGs, JRPGs, Strategy,
