So, you’ve stared down Giovanni and his legion of villainous leaders, vanquished Ultra Necrozma, and secured the title of Alola Champion. Congratulations! But the world of Pokémon Ultra Sun isn’t over. What to do after Episode RR Ultra Sun? Your journey continues with a plethora of exciting challenges and content designed to keep you immersed in the vibrant Alola region. Think of it as the true beginning – a chance to hone your skills, complete your Pokédex, and truly become a Pokémon Master. The post-game unlocks a depth of exploration and competitive opportunities that far exceeds the main storyline.
The Grand Post-Game Objectives
The core of the post-game experience revolves around several key pillars: completion, competition, and exploration. Each of these offers unique goals and rewards, ensuring there’s something for every type of player. Completing the Pokédex unlocks a sense of accomplishment and tangible rewards, while competitive battling allows you to test your skills against other trainers. Exploration uncovers hidden areas, rare Pokémon, and even new stories.
Completing the Alola Pokédex
A cornerstone of any Pokémon game’s post-game, completing the Alola Pokédex is a significant undertaking in Ultra Sun. This requires tracking down every Pokémon found within the Alola region, including those exclusive to the version you’re playing. This means trading, SOS chaining, and potentially restarting for version-exclusive Pokémon.
Competitive Battling and Training
The Battle Tree and online battles offer endless opportunities to hone your skills and battle against challenging opponents. Breeding competitive Pokémon with perfect IVs and natures becomes crucial at this stage, alongside understanding effective team compositions and strategies. Consider focusing on a specific battle style, such as Singles, Doubles, or Rotations.
Unveiling Alola’s Secrets
The Alola region is packed with hidden areas and secrets that you may have missed during your initial playthrough. Exploring these areas can lead to discovering rare items, encounters with powerful Pokémon, and even new side quests. Don’t be afraid to revisit familiar locations with a fresh perspective.
Diving Deeper: Post-Game Activities
Beyond the overarching objectives, Ultra Sun’s post-game is filled with activities that add depth and replayability.
The Ultra Wormhole Ride
This feature allows you to travel through Ultra Space, encountering Ultra Beasts and even Legendary Pokémon from previous generations. The difficulty scales with your distance traveled, offering increasing challenges and rewards. Master the controls and learn how to navigate the wormholes effectively to maximize your chances of finding rare encounters.
The Battle Tree Challenge
The Battle Tree, located in Poni Grove, is a challenging battle facility where you can test your skills against a series of increasingly difficult opponents. Red and Blue, iconic trainers from the Kanto region, appear as formidable challenges at the end of certain streaks. Defeating them unlocks special rewards and bragging rights.
Zygarde Cell Collection
Continuing where you left off (or starting fresh), you can gather Zygarde Cells scattered throughout the Alola region to construct Zygarde in its various forms. This requires revisiting previously explored areas and paying close attention to your surroundings. Completing this task unlocks a powerful and versatile Pokémon for your team.
Festival Plaza Leveling
The Festival Plaza is a social hub where you can interact with other players, complete missions, and earn Festival Coins. These coins can be used to purchase useful items and upgrade your facilities within the Plaza. Actively participating in Festival Plaza events can significantly speed up your progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the post-game of Pokémon Ultra Sun, providing in-depth answers and practical advice.
FAQ 1: How do I access the Ultra Wormhole Ride?
After completing the main story and Episode RR, Soliera and Dulse of the Ultra Recon Squad will invite you to the Alola Region’s space observatory to learn about Ultra Wormholes and begin your journey. From there, you can access the Ultra Wormhole Ride by speaking to them. Remember to train your legendary Pokémon before using it.
FAQ 2: What are the best Pokémon to use in the Battle Tree?
Strong, well-rounded Pokémon with good type coverage and reliable moves are essential. Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Garchomp, Greninja, and Aegislash are popular choices. Consider building a team with synergy and covering each other’s weaknesses. This helps when preparing for the battle tree.
FAQ 3: How do I reliably breed Pokémon with perfect IVs?
Start with a Ditto with good IVs and a Destiny Knot. The Destiny Knot ensures that five of the parent’s IVs are passed down to the offspring. Use Power items (e.g., Power Bracer, Power Lens) to guarantee that a specific IV is passed down. This requires patience and careful planning.
FAQ 4: What is the best way to shiny hunt in Ultra Sun?
SOS chaining is a popular method for shiny hunting. Find a Pokémon that can call for help frequently, and weaken it to low health. Use an Adrenaline Orb to increase the call rate, and continue battling the summoned Pokémon until a shiny appears. Make sure to have a Pokémon with the ability Harvest and a Leppa Berry for the main Pokémon.
FAQ 5: Where can I find all the Zygarde Cells?
Many online guides and videos detail the exact locations of all Zygarde Cells. They are scattered throughout the Alola region and require revisiting previously explored areas. Use the Zygarde Cube given to you by Dexio and Sina to collect them.
FAQ 6: How can I level up my Pokémon quickly in the post-game?
Chain battling Chansey in Poni Meadow is a highly effective method. Use moves that can quickly defeat Chansey and equip your Pokémon with Lucky Eggs to further boost experience gain. Make sure that you use the adrenaline orb.
FAQ 7: What are the exclusive items I can find in the Ultra Wormholes?
You can find various rare items, including Bottle Caps, Gold Bottle Caps, and evolutionary items like the Dubious Disc and Protector. The rarity of these items increases with the distance you travel in the Ultra Wormholes. Be sure to always use a Pokémon that is stronger.
FAQ 8: How do I get all the Alola region’s Totem stickers?
Totem stickers are hidden throughout Alola, and their locations are scattered, some are easily missed. They can be traded for Totem sized pokemon. You can check online databases for their exact locations. Keep an eye out for them when revisiting areas. The sticker collection can be started as early as the beach.
FAQ 9: Is it worth completing the Alola Pokédex? What rewards do I get?
Yes, completing the Alola Pokédex is rewarding. You’ll receive the Shiny Charm, which greatly increases your chances of finding shiny Pokémon, and the Catching Charm, which helps with catching Pokémon.
FAQ 10: What are the best online battle strategies for Ultra Sun?
Effective strategies vary depending on your team and playstyle. Popular strategies include weather teams, trick room teams, and stall teams. Experiment with different team compositions and strategies to find what works best for you.
FAQ 11: How does the Festival Plaza VIP system work?
VIP status is earned by consistently interacting with other players in the Festival Plaza. The more you trade, battle, and complete missions with other players, the closer you get to becoming a VIP. VIP status unlocks additional features and rewards.
FAQ 12: What other legendaries can I find via Ultra Wormholes?
You can find almost every single legendary Pokémon, so long as you visit the right wormhole. This includes past legendaries such as Suicune, Raikou, Entei, and more. Always check which wormholes you entered to see if any legendaries appeared.
The Alolan Journey Continues
The post-game of Pokémon Ultra Sun offers a wealth of content and opportunities to extend your adventure. From completing the Pokédex and breeding competitive Pokémon to exploring Ultra Space and challenging the Battle Tree, there’s always something new to discover. Embrace the challenges, explore the secrets, and become a true Pokémon Master in the Alola region. So go out there and explore! Good luck, and happy training!