Complete Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon "Back to Earth" Guide

Q: How to beat Guzma's Golisopod?

After defeating Team Skull boss Guzma and returning Kukui's mask, you can explore Ula'ula Island. Re-entering Malie Garden triggers a series of trainer battles reminiscent of Kanto's Nugget Bridge, culminating in a Big Nugget reward. You'll also encounter Lass Lisa and a puzzle in Hokulani Observatory.

Q: What Pokémon are weak to Bug type?

After defeating Team Skull boss Guzma and returning Kukui's mask, you can explore Ula'ula Island. Re-entering Malie Garden triggers a series of trainer battles reminiscent of Kanto's Nugget Bridge, culminating in a Big Nugget reward. You'll also encounter Lass Lisa and a puzzle in Hokulani Observatory.

Q: How to beat Masquerain?

After defeating Team Skull boss Guzma and returning Kukui's mask, you can explore Ula'ula Island. Re-entering Malie Garden triggers a series of trainer battles reminiscent of Kanto's Nugget Bridge, culminating in a Big Nugget reward. You'll also encounter Lass Lisa and a puzzle in Hokulani Observatory.

Q: Where to find Nugget Bridge trainers?

After defeating Team Skull boss Guzma and returning Kukui's mask, you can explore Ula'ula Island. Re-entering Malie Garden triggers a series of trainer battles reminiscent of Kanto's Nugget Bridge, culminating in a Big Nugget reward. You'll also encounter Lass Lisa and a puzzle in Hokulani Observatory.

Q: What is the reward for beating Nugget Bridge trainers?

After defeating Team Skull boss Guzma and returning Kukui's mask, you can explore Ula'ula Island. Re-entering Malie Garden triggers a series of trainer battles reminiscent of Kanto's Nugget Bridge, culminating in a Big Nugget reward. You'll also encounter Lass Lisa and a puzzle in Hokulani Observatory.

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Walkthrough

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Defeat Guzma: Guzma's team consists of a Level 34 Golisopod (Bug/Water) and a Level 34 Masquerain (Bug/Flying). Golisopod's First Impression is powerful on the first turn, so use a Pokémon resistant to Bug-type moves, like a Flying-type. Masquerain uses Bug Buzz and Air Slash; Rock-types are ideal due to a 4x weakness, but Electric, Flying, and Ice-types are also effective. Be cautious of its Icy Wind if using Flying-types.
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Nugget Bridge Re-enactment: After reporting back to Kukui and returning the mask, exit and re-enter Malie Garden. Several trainers have gathered on the bridge ahead to re-enact Kanto's Nugget Bridge. Their Pokémon are higher level than the originals.
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Rising Star Elijah: Pokémon: Caterpie (Lv 30, Bug), Weedle (Lv 31, Bug/Poison). Weak to Fire, Flying, Rock.
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Lass Rika: Pokémon: Pidgey (Lv 30, Normal/Flying), Nidoran (F) (Lv 30, Poison).
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Youngster Tyler: Pokémon: Rattata (Lv 30, Normal), Ekans (Lv 30, Poison), Zubat (Lv 30, Poison/Flying). Psychic-types are effective.
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Lass Emmy: Pokémon: Pidgey (Lv 30, Normal/Flying), Nidoran (F) (Lv 30, Poison).
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Rising Star Sean: Pokémon: Mankey (Lv 32, Fighting). Be wary of Swagger.
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Reward for Nugget Bridge: Defeating all five trainers rewards you with a Big Nugget.
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Veteran Don: After the Nugget Bridge challenge, head east from the bottom of the bridge. Before a small pagoda, you'll find Veteran Don. Pokémon: Ekans (Lv 32, Poison), Zubat (Lv 32, Poison/Flying). Psychic or Steel-types are recommended.
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Lass Lisa: After battling Veteran Don, approach the Lass and her Dewpider on the path. Pokémon: Dewpider (Lv 28, Water/Bug). Weak to Electric, Flying, Rock.
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Reward from Lass Lisa: You receive 5 Net Balls.
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Hokulani Observatory Puzzle: Return to the room in Hokulani Observatory where you completed Sophocles's trial. A scientist has a revamped Charjabug puzzle. Completing all four puzzles rewards you with a PP Max.

Tips

When facing Guzma's Golisopod, use a Pokémon that resists Bug-type moves, especially on the first turn, to counter its First Impression.
Rock-types are highly effective against Masquerain due to a 4x weakness.
The trainers on the re-enacted Nugget Bridge use Pokémon that are often found in the Kanto region.
Psychic-type Pokémon are useful against Youngster Tyler's team.
Veteran Don's Pokémon are weak to Psychic and Steel-types.
Lass Lisa's Dewpider is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

Big Nugget (from Nugget Bridge trainers)
5 Net Balls (from Lass Lisa)
PP Max (from Hokulani Observatory puzzle)

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