QR Scanner

Learn how to use the QR Scanner in Pokémon Sun and Moon to find rare Pokémon via the Island Scan feature. Discover which Pokémon appear on each island and day of the week.

After accumulating 100 points, press and hold the R button while on the QR Scanner screen to scan the Island you are currently on. Once the scan is complete, a rare Pokémon not in the Alolan Pokédex will be detected. Go to the area it’s telling you to and run around in the grass or wherever you need to get wild Pokémon to spawn, and eventually you’ll encounter the Island Scan Pokémon, which you can then catch.

The Pokémon you’ll get is dependent on two factors: the island you are on, and the day of the week. The following table lists the Pokémon you can find on each day in each island. Fly to the island using Charizard Glide to control the Pokémon you want in a given day.

Island Scan will only last for one hour, but that should be more than enough time for you to locate and catch the Pokémon. If you don’t manage to catch it within the hour, all you can do is scan more QR codes and try to catch it again later. Possibly next week if you missed the window of opportunity…

Melemele Island

The very first island is home to the Johto starters, which is sure to delight fans of Gold, Silver, Crystal and the remakes. Deino is another notable Pokémon, which eventually evolves into the devastating Dark- and Dragon-type Hydreigon.

Akala Island

An odd mix of Pokémon await on Akala Island. Honedge eventually evolves into the extremely versatile Aegislash, which can swap between defensive and offensive modes on the fly. Marill is another highlight; with Huge Power, it’s a force to be reckoned with.

Ula’Ula Island

Ula’ula has a bunch of rather odd-ball Pokémon, some of which are in their middle form. None of these Pokémon really scream “must-have”, but at the same time wouldn’t be out of place in an experienced trainer’s party.

Poni Island

All the Island Scan Pokémon in Poni Island are fully evolved–and even include the starter Pokémon from the Unova titles! Fans of the 4th and 5th generation games will be right at home here.