Building Your Team

Learn how to build the best team for the Battle Agency in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Pick one Pokémon and borrow two from friends to succeed!

Hey there! So, you're diving into the Battle Agency in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, huh? It's a bit different from the Battle Tree, but super fun. You get to pick one Pokémon yourself, but the other two come from your friends. It's all about being social and studying what's available!

When you head to the Battle Agency receptionist, you'll see three Pokémon sprites floating around. These are your choices for the Pokémon you get to pick. The catch? They change frequently, and even if you pick the same Pokémon multiple times, its moveset can be totally different. There are thousands of Pokémon and move combinations out there, so always check what you're offered!

Now, for the other two team members: your friends! You can borrow Pokémon from friends who have visited the Battle Agency in the last 48 hours, or even from VIPs. Each friend brings their own preset Pokémon, so the more friends you have, the more diverse your team options will be. It really pays to be social in this mode!

Your Grade Matters

Here's a crucial part that can make or break your Battle Agency experience: your grade. As you win battles, your grade increases. This grade directly affects the level of Pokémon you can rent and the level of the Pokémon you'll face. The formula is 50 + your grade.

This also impacts the Pokémon your friends see available to borrow. If you don't have many friends playing the Battle Agency often, you might find yourself at a significant level disadvantage, making wins really tough, maybe even impossible. So, if you're part of a group that plays the Battle Agency, try to keep up with them to ensure your Pokémon stay competitive. And hey, if you find a friend who's already at max grade while you're still climbing, enjoy that sweet level advantage while it lasts!