Pokemon Sun and Moon: How to Get All Z-Moves and Use Them

Z-Moves – Pokemon Sun and Moon

Z-Moves are a brand new addition to Pokemon Sun and Moon, that let your Pokemon unleash powerful attacks once per battle. There are a few requirements you have to meet to pull off Z-Moves, however, and they’re something you’ll progressively unlock throughout the game.

First things first, you’ll need a Z-Ring, but don’t worry, as you get that through the story pretty early on. Secondly, you need Z-Crystals to pull off a move, but you’ll also unlock these as your progress through the story. Each Z-Crystal is themed to a different Pokemon type, and in order to use a Z-Move, a Pokemon will have to have a move of the exact same type. So if you want a Pikachu to use a Normal Type Z-Crystal, it’ll need to know a Normal attack like Tackle or Quick Attack.

There are, however, a few Pokemon in Sun and Moon that have specific Z-Crystals that only they can use. These are Pokemon like Eevee, Pikachu, and Snorlax. It should also be noted that moves that give status effects can also be used with Z-Moves, and if an enemy is using Fly or Dig, Z-Moves will still miss. Below you’ll find the location of each type specific Z-Crystal and how you can get them, followed by all the Pokemon specific Z-Crystals we know about so far. Please be aware that there are minor story spoilers for Pokemon Sun and Moon.

Type Z-Crystals

Normal Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the fist trial with Illim.

Fighting Z-Crystal

• Get this one by defeating the first Kahuna, Hau

Water Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the second trial with Lana.

Fire Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the third trial with Kiawe.

Grass Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the fourth trial with Mallow.

Rock Z-Crystal

• Get this one by defeating the second Kahuna, Olivia. You’ll also need to trade with the Hiker in the Tapu Village PokeCenter.

Electric Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the fourth trial with Sophocles.

Steel Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the fifth trial with Molayne gifts it.

Ghost Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the sixth trial with Acerola.

Bug Z-Crystal

• Get this one by defeating the Team Skull Leader Guzma in his hideout.

Dark Z-Crystal

• Get this one by defeating the third Kahuna, Nanu.

Poison Z-Crystal

• This crystal will be given to you by Plumeria on Poni Island.

Ground Z- Crystal

• Get this one by defeating the fourth Kahuna, Hapu.

Fairy Z-Crystal

• This one will be given to you by Mina at Vast Poni Canyon.

Dragon Z-Crystal

• Get this one by completing the seventh trial.

Ice Z-Crystal

• You’ll get this crystal on Mount Lanakila.

Flying Z-Crystal

• You’ll get this crystal at Ten Carat Hill, but do note you’ll need Tauros and Machamp to do so.

All Pokemon Specific Z-Crystals

Pikanium-Z, Lets You Use Catastropika

• You’ll need to taalk to the girl that has three Pikachu, and resides in Konikoni City. Pikachu will also need to know the ability Volt Tackle.

Incineroar-Z, Lets You Use Malicious Moonsault

• This one is gifted by Kukui after defeating Guzma for 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

• This one is 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

• This one is 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

• You’ll get this one after becoming the Alolan Champion anddefeating Tapu Koko. Your Tapu Pokemon will need to know Nature’s Madness in order to use it.

Snorlium-Z, Lets You Use Pulverizing Pancake

• To get this one you’ll have to 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

• You’ll need to 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

• For the Eevee Z-Crystal, talk to the Man in the Thirfty Megamart. However, you’ll also need to defeat the 8 Eeveelution trainers. Here’s the locations of the ones we know of so far.Vaporeon – Trainer SchoolFlareon – Tide Song Hotel

  Espeon – Geothermal Power Plant

  Umbreon – Hau’Oli Cemetary

  Glaceon – Iki Town on Melemele

  Leafeon – Hano Grand Resort

There you have it, that’s how you use Z-Moves, along wit the Z-Crystals and requirements you need. Check back later to see if more Pokemon specific Z-Crystals are discovered.

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