Z-Moves are a powerful introduction to battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, that can be unleashed when a Pokémon is holding a Z-Crystal that corresponds to its move’s type.
These Z-Moves can only be used once per battle, and see the Trainer and Pokémon’s wishes resonate with each other resulting in both releasing their full power together.
Their effects will vary whether they are based on an attack or status move. For example, attack moves have far greater power than a standard move, but the increased potency is dependant on the original move’s power that the Z-Move is based on.
For those looking to secure every Z-Crystal in the Alola region, we have listed their locations below to help out!
All Z-Crystal Locations In Pokémon Sun And Moon
Aloraichium Z-Crystal
The Aloraichium Z-Crystal can be found in Seafolk Village on Poni Island. There is a lady in a Steelix-shaped boat to the right of the village that hasn’t seen an Alolan Raichu before, and, if you have one, she will give you the Aloraichium Z-Crystal.
Buginium Z-Crystal
After defeating Team Skull Boss Guzma at the Shady House in Po Town, keep an eye out for a gleaming treasure chest in the same room that contains the Buginium Z-Crystal.
Darkinium Z-Crystal
The Darkinium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Kahuna Nanu after defeating his Grand Trial on Ula’ula Island.
Decidium Z-Crystal
If you chose Rowlet as your starter Pokémon, the Decidium Z-Crystal is awarded to you by Professor Kukui after you defeat Team Skull Boss Guzma in Malie Garden. If you chose a different starter Pokémon, after completing the main story Hau will arrive at your home and give you the Z-Crystal as a reward. Either way, this is story related and cannot be missed.
Dragonium Z-Crystal
The Dragonium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and, after meeting Trial Captain Mina, is collected in Vast Poni Canyon as a reward for defeating the Totem Pokémon.
Electrium Z-Crystal
The Electrium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Trial Captain Sophocles after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Hokulani Observatory.
Eevium Z-Crystal
The Eevium Z-Crystal can be collected after you have completed the main story, and can be found in Royal Avenue on Akala Island. To obtain it, head to the Thrifty Megamart where you must defeat Kagetora the Eevee User. But first, you will have to defeat the Vaporeon User in the Training School on Melemele Island, the Flareon User in Tidesong Hotel on Akala Island, the Jolteon User in the Malie Community Center on Ula’ula Island, the Espeon User in the Geothermal Power Plant on Ula’ula Island, the Umbreon User in the Hau’oli Cemetery on Melemele Island, the Glaceon User in Iki Town on Melemele Island, the Leafeon User at Hanu Beach on Akala Island, and the Sylveon User in the Steelix-shaped boat in Seafolk Village on Poni Island. Then, head back to Kagetora and beat him. Phew.
Fairium Z-Crystal
The Fairium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is given to the player by Trial Captain Mina when you first meet her in Vast Poni Canyon.
Fightinium Z-Crystal
The Fightinium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Kahuna Hala after defeating his Grand Trial on Melemele Island.
Firium Z-Crystal
The Firium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Trial Captain Kiawe after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Wela Volcano Park.
Flyinium Z-Crystal
The Flyinium Z-Crystal can be collected in Ten Carat Hill on once you unlock the Machamp Shove Poké Ride. Near the exit, you can use Machamp to move a block that will reveal a path that leads to the Z-Crystal placed in a golden pedestal.
Ghostium Z-Crystal
The Ghostium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Trial Captain Acerola after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Abandoned Thrifty Megamart.
Grassium Z-Crystal
The Grassium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Trial Captain Mallow after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Lush Jungle.
Groundium Z-Crystal
The Groundium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Kahuna Hapu after defeating her Grand Trial on Poni Island.
Icium Z-Crystal
The Icium Z-Crystal can be discovered in Mount Lanakila’s caverns, where it has been placed in a golden pedestal.
Incinium Z-Crystal
If you chose Litten as your starter Pokémon, the Incinium Z-Crystal is awarded to you by Professor Kukui after you defeat Team Skull Boss Guzma in Malie Garden. If you chose a different starter Pokémon, after completing the main story Hau will arrive at your home and give you the Z-Crystal as a reward. Either way, this is story related and cannot be missed.
Normalium Z-Crystal
The Normalium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Trial Captain Ilima after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Verdant Cavern.
Pikanium Z-Crystal
The Pikanium Z-Crystal can be collected from a girl that is stood near a bench north of Konikoni City. Talk to her to receive the Z-Crystal, and she will also offer to teach your Pikachu the Volt Tackle move.
Poisonium Z-Crystal
The Poisonium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Team Skull Admin Plumeria after successfully defeating the Team Skull Grunts in Ancient Poni Path.
Primarium Z-Crystal
If you chose Popplio as your starter Pokémon, the Primarium Z-Crystal is awarded to you by Professor Kukui after you defeat Team Skull Boss Guzma in Malie Garden. If you chose a different starter Pokémon, after completing the main story Hau will arrive at your home and give you the Z-Crystal as a reward. Either way, this is story related and cannot be missed.
Psychium Z-Crystal
The Psychium Z-Crystal can be collected in Haina Desert, which will require some heavy exploration until you stumble on the Z-Crystal which is placed in a golden pedestal.
Rockium Z-Crystal
The Rockium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Kahuna Olivia after defeating her Grand Trial on Akala Island.
Steelium Z-Crystal
The Steelium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Molayne after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Hokulani Observatory.
Tapunium Z-Crystal
The Tapunium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is received after capturing Tapu Koko in the game’s closing epilogue.
Waterium Z-Crystal
The Waterium Z-Crystal is story related meaning that it cannot be missed, and is awarded by Trial Captain Lana after successfully defeating the Totem Pokémon in Brooklet Hill.
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