How to Read

Confused by the Alola Pokédex vs. National Pokédex in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon? Learn what each covers and how to view Pokémon not native to Alola.

Hey there! So you're diving into Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and wondering about the Pokédex? Let's break down how to read it, especially the difference between the Alola Pokédex and the National Pokédex.

Basically, the Alola Pokédex is your go-to for all the Pokémon that are native to the Alola region. You get it pretty early on from Professor Kukui. You can check it by tapping on your Rotom or through your menu. It's packed with info like where to find Pokémon and a little bit about their background. This regional Pokédex lists 403 Pokémon, including all the ones from Sun and Moon, plus some new Ultra Beasts, a new Mythical Pokémon, and plenty of familiar faces from older games.

Now, the National Pokédex is the big kahuna – it includes every single Pokémon ever created across all the games. As of Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, that's a massive 807 Pokémon! While you can catch Pokémon that aren't in the Alola Pokédex in this game, there isn't an in-game National Pokédex to keep track of them all. If a Pokémon isn't part of the Alola Pokédex, you won't see a Pokédex number for it on its summary screen. To see their details, you'll need to have the Pokémon Bank app.