Game Details:

Developer: Game Freak
Publisher: Nintendo / The Pokémon Company
Platform: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS
Release Date(s): November 18th, 2016 (JPN), November 18th, 2016 (USA), November 23rd, 2016 (EUR), November 18th, 2016 (AUS), November 18th, 2016 (KOR)
Mode(s): Single Player, Multiplayer
Rating(s): CERO: A (JPN), ESRB: E (USA), PEGI: 3+ (EUR)
Controller(s): Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS
Extra Contents: Sun / Moon Main Page, Pokémon Bank / Poké Transporter, Patches, Z-Ring, Z-Power Ring, Pokémon Z-Ring TOMY, Pokémon Z-Power Ring TOMY, Z-Crystal - Z-Crystal 3-Packs TOMY, Z-Moves, Online Tournaments

Z-Ring (Zリング)

The Pokémon Z-Ring (ポケモン Zリング) is a bracelet that a human player can wear on their wrist in real-life and it is compatible with the games Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon and Pokémon Ga-Olé in Japan. The Z-Ring is also an in-game item that Trainers can obtain in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. To use Z-Moves, players need a Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal. When a player uses a Z-Move in the games, their real-life Z-Ring will light up, vibrate and play sounds to go along with the video and sounds in the game. The bracelets are sold by TOMY worldwide and at the time of release cost $29.99USD/$39.99CND for the Z-Ring and $6.99USD/$7.99CND/599 yen for each 3-pack of Z-Crystals.

In Sun and Moon, the Z-Ring fits on a Trainer’s arm and Z-Crystals are set into it. If a Pokémon holds the same variety of Z-Crystal, the two will be able to resonate with one another.


The Sparkling Stone is entrusted to the guardian deity Tapu Koko and is given to the player after they protect Nebby from a flock of Spearow. Hala, the Island King of Melemele Island, asks to borrow the stone after seeing it sparkle in the players backpack and promises to return it to the player the next evening. During that time, Hala refines the stone into a Z-Ring and presents it to the player after battling Hau.

Z-Power Ring (Ｚパワーリング)

A new Z-Power Ring was introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon which players acquire in those game and can activate to use an even wider variety of Z-Moves. A physical toy of the new Z-Power Ring was also available at the launch of those games to purchase and it interacts with the video games.

Pokémon Z-Ring - TOMY

Experience the world of Pokémon in a new way with the unique POKÉMON Z-RING and Z-CRYSTALS! Compatible with the latest video game titles in the POKÉMON series for Nintendo 3DS Family Systems: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, the Z-RING can interact and synchronize to enhance the game play experience with new Z-MOVES! In Nintendo 3DS/2DS Mode, Z-CRYSTALS are used in the Z-RING to react simultaneously to the devastating Z-MOVES in the video game with sounds, lights and vibrations! Each Z-CRYSTAL represents a different element type. When an Electric-type Z-CRYSTAL is inserted into the Z-RING, this exciting interactive feature enables players to feel the Electric-type Z-MOVE at the same time as it appears in the video game! Insert different type Z-CRYSTALS into the Z-RING to experience the colors, vibration and sound effects for each.


The POKÉMON Z-RING can be used without the video game in Role-Play mode! Bring the battle play to life by pressing the button on the Z-RING to experience the different colors, lights and vibration with each Z-CRYSTAL! The Z-RING can hold up to six additional Z-CRYSTALS with the active Z-CRYSTAL in place.

The POKÉMON Z-RING SET includes the Z-RING, 3 Z-CRYSTALS and a 2” Pikachu figure. Additional Z-CRYSTALS sold separately.

• Feel the thrill of battle as the POKÉMON Z-RING lights up, makes sounds, and vibrates!
• The type based attack icons on each Z-CRYSTAL become visible as they light up when inserted into Z-RING.
• When synchronized in Nintendo 3DS/2DS Mode and with the Z-CRYSTAL element type matching the Z-MOVE type performed in the video game, the type based attack icon will appear automatically and players will be able to hear the dedicated type attack sound.
• Z-RING features two ways to play: synchronized with the video game for 4D experience or in role play.
• Video game synchronization allows the player to feel the full power of the Z-MOVE!
• Get different Z-CRYSTALS to unlock different colors, sounds and vibrations.
• Two AAA batteries are required and included with the set.

Pokémon Z-Power Ring - TOMY

Similar to the previous Pokémon Z-Ring, the Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set was released in Japan by Takara Tomy Co., Ltd. on November 17th, 2017 for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of 4,990 yen / $29.99 USD (excluding tax). The Z-Power Ring featured compatibility with the new Z-Crystals available in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

The POKÉMON Z-POWER RING can be used without the video game in Role-Play mode! Bring the battle play to life thanks to a motion sensor that will trigger lights, sounds and vibrations as the Z-Move is physically performed. You can also press the button on the Z-POWER RING to experience the different colors, lights and vibration with each Z-CRYSTAL! The Z-POWER RING can hold up to six additional Z-CRYSTALS with the active Z-CRYSTAL in place.


Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set Product Details:

• Feel the thrill of battle and adventure as the Pokémon z-power ring lights up, makes sounds, and vibrates!
• The character or Type based attack icons on each z-crystal become visible as they light up when inserted into Z-Power Ring
• Z-power ring features two ways to play: synchronized with the video game for 4D experience or in role play, using a newly added motion sensor to trigger the lights, sounds and vibrations
• Video game synchronization allows player to feel: power of Z-Move, power of Z-Crystal when acquired in game and selected in bag, thrill challenging island kahunas and entering dedicated places in game
• Get different Z-Crystals to unlock different colors, sounds and vibrations; two AAA batteries are required and included with the set. Can be used with the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon as well as Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games

The new Z-POWER RING provides players with additional synchronization features when simultaneously used with Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon and it will react when:

• Z-Crystals are first acquired in the video games
• Z-Crystals are selected in the bag
• Players challenge Island Kahunas
• Players enter certain places in the video games

The POKÉMON Z-POWER RING is compatible with the following video games

• Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon
• Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon

Japanese Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set Product Overview:

• Z-Power Ring
• Z-Crystal (including new Z-Crystals) 6 types
• Collection board
• Pokémon Ga-Olé Special Disk
• Manufacturer's suggested retail price: 4,990 yen (excluding tax)
• Release Date: November 17th, 2017

North American Pokémon Z-Power Ring Set Product Overview:

• Z-Power Ring
• 2 - Z-Crystals
• 2” Mimikkyu Pokémon figure
• Release Date: November 17th, 2017

Z-Crystal (Ｚクリスタル)

A Z-Crystal attaches to a Z-Ring and allows the player to use the particular Z-Move that is linked to the Z-Crystal. If a Pokémon holds the same variety of Z-Crystal, the two will be able to resonate with one another. Crystals that correspond to each Pokémon type have been found in the Alola region. When the Trainer and Pokémon’s wishes resonate with each other and both release their full power together—the result is the explosive force of a Z-Move! All Pokémon can use Z-Moves to perform mightily in battle!

Name	Z-Crystal Icon	Global Link Pic	Flavour Text
Normalium Z ノーマルＺ Normal-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Normal-type moves to Normal-type Z-Moves.
Firium Z ホノオＺ Fire-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Fire-type moves to Fire-type Z-Moves.
Waterium Z ミズＺ Water-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Water-type moves to Water-type Z-Moves.
Electrium Z デンキＺ Electric-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Electric-type moves to Electric-type Z-Moves.
Grassium Z クサＺ Grass-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Grass-type moves to Grass-type Z-Moves.
Icium Z コオリＺ Ice-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ice-type moves to Ice-type Z-Moves.
Fightinium Z カクトウＺ Fighting-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Fighting-type moves to Fighting-type Z-Moves.
Poisonium Z ドクＺ Poison-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Poison-type moves to Poison-type Z-Moves.
Groundium Z ジメンＺ Ground-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ground-type moves to Ground-type Z-Moves.
Flyinium Z ヒコウＺ Flying-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Flying-type moves to Flying-type Z-Moves.
Psychium Z エスパーＺ Psychic-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Psychic-type moves to Psychic-type Z-Moves.
Buginium Z ムシＺ Bug-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Bug-type moves to Bug-type Z-Moves.
Rockium Z イワＺ Rock-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Rock-type moves to Rock-type Z-Moves.
Ghostium Z ゴーストＺ Ghost-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ghost-type moves to Ghost-type Z-Moves.
Dragonium Z ドラゴンＺ Dragon-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Dragon-type moves to Dragon-type Z-Moves.
Darkinium Z アクＺ Dark-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Dark-type moves to Dark-type Z-Moves.
Steelium Z ハガネＺ Steel-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Steel-type moves to Steel-type Z-Moves.
Fairium Z フェアリーＺ Fairy-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Fairy-type moves to Fairy-type Z-Moves.
Pikanium Z ピカチュウＺ Pikachu-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Pikachu’s Volt Tackle to an exclusive Z-Move.
Decidium Z ジュナイパーＺ Junaiper-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Decidueye’s Spirit Shackle to an exclusive Z-Move.
Incinium Z ガオガエンＺ Gaogaen-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Incineroar’s Darkest Lariat to an exclusive Z-Move.
Primarium Z アシレーヌＺ Ashirene-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Primarina’s Sparkling Aria to an exclusive Z-Move.
Tapunium Z カプＺ Kapu-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade the tapu’s Nature’s Madness to an exclusive Z-Move.
Marshadium Z マーシャドーＺ Marshadow-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Marshadow’s Spectral Thief to an exclusive Z-Move.
Aloraichium Z アロライＺ Alorai-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Alolan Raichu’s Thunderbolt to an exclusive Z-Move.
Snorlium Z カビゴンＺ Kabigon-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Snorlax’s Giga Impact to an exclusive Z-Move.
Eevium Z イーブイＺ Eievui-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Eevee’s Last Resort to an exclusive Z-Move.
Mewnium Z ミュウＺ Mew-Z			It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Mew’s Psychic to an exclusive Z-Move.
Pikashunium Z サトピカＺ Satopika-Z			This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades a Thunderbolt by Pikachu in a cap to a Z-Move.

Pokémon Z-Crystal Packs for TOMY Z-Ring

You can utilize other type Z-MOVE lights, sounds and vibrations on the POKÉMON Z-RING with the POKÉMON Z-CRYSTAL 3-Pack! Pair the Z-RING and the Z-CRYSTALS to the latest video game titles in the POKÉMON series for Nintendo 3DS Family Systems: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon to experience the devastating new Z-MOVES. For an Electric-type Z-MOVE in the video game, place the Electrium Z into the Z-RING to see the Electric-type icon vibrantly appear as the Z-CRYSTAL lights up! Each Z-CRYSTAL has a different element attack and features its own color, sound and vibration. Get all of the Z-CRYSTALS to experience each type with the game or in role play!

POKÉMON Z-RING and additional Z-CRYSTALS sold separately.

• Each POKÉMON Z-CRYSTAL 3-PACK comes with 3 different Z-CRYSTALS.
• Z-CRYSTALS are linked to specific Z-MOVES in the POKÉMON series for Nintendo 3DS Family Systems: Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon.
• Each Z-CRYSTAL activates different lights, sounds and vibrations on the POKÉMON Z-RING.
• The type based attack icon associated with each Z-CRYSTAL is revealed when inserted into the Z-RING.

When synchronized in Nintendo 3DS/2DS Mode and with the Z-CRYSTAL element type matching the Z-MOVE type performed in the video game, the type based attack icon will appear automatically and players will be able to hear the dedicated type attack sound.

International Z-Crystal Packs for TOMY Z-Ring

Z-Crystal Packs
Normalium Z Fightinium Z Electrium Z	Steelium Z Rockium Z Poisonium Z	Ghostium Z Buginium Z Darkinium Z

Japanese Z-Crystal Packs for TOMY Z-Ring

Z-Crystal Packs
Pokémon Z-Crystal Vol. 1 2016-11-18 Steel-Z Rock-Z Poison-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Vol. 2 2016-11-18 Ghost-Z Dark-Z Bug-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Vol. 3 2017-03-25 Dragon-Z Ground-Z Psychic-Z

Z-Crystal Packs
Pokémon Z-Crystal Vol. 4 2017-03-25 Fairy-Z Flying-Z Ice-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Vol. 5 2017-04-22 Water-Z Eievui-Z Kabigon-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Vol. 6 2017-04-22 Junaiper-Z Gaogaen-Z Ashirene-Z

Japanese Z-Crystal Packs for TOMY Z-Power Ring

Z-Crystal Packs
Pokémon Z-Crystal Satoshi Set Vol. 1 2017-11-17 Electric-Z Normal-Z Junaiper-Z Gaogaen-Z Alorai-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Rotom Dex Set Vol. 2 2017-11-17 Steel-Z Psychic-Z Bug-Z Pikachu-Z Marshadow-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Suiren and Lilie Set Vol. 3 2017-11-17 Fairy-Z Ice-Z Eievui-Z Mew-Z Ashirene-Z

Z-Crystal Packs
Pokémon Z-Crystal Kaki Set Vol. 4 2017-12-28 Flying-Z Dragon-Z Ground-Z Fighting-Z Kabigon-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Gladio Set Vol. 5 2017-12-28 Dark-Z Rock-Z Poison-Z Ghost-Z Kapu-Z	Pokémon Z-Crystal Mimikkyu-Z and Jyararanga-Z Set Vol. 6 2017-12-28 Mimikkyu-Z Jyararanga-Z

Z-Moves (Ｚワザ)

Z-Moves are a new element that has been introduced into the Pokémon battles in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Z-Moves are powerful moves that can only be used once during battle. The explosive force of a Z-Move is the result of both the Trainer and Pokémon releasing their full power together when their wishes resonate with each other. Z-Moves exist for moves of every different type but some Z-Moves are exclusive and can be used only by certain Pokémon. To use Z-Moves, two key items are required: a Z-Ring and a Z-Crystal.


Z-Moves based on attack moves have a lot more power than usual moves but how powerful they are depends on the power of the original move that a Z-Move is based on. Since Z-Moves are full-powered attacks, they are also able still do damage when moves like Protect and Detect are used to protect the defending Pokémon.

Z-Move	Z-Crystal	Power	Z-Move Type	Flavour Text
Breakneck Blitz	Normalium Z	0		The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling	Fightinium Z	0		The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Supersonic Skystrike	Flyinium Z	0		The user soars up with its Z-Power and plummets toward the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Acid Downpour	Poisionium Z	0		The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Tectonic Rage	Groundium Z	0		The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Continental Crush	Rockium Z	0		The user summons a huge rock mountain using its Z-Power and drops it onto the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Savage Spin-Out	Buginium Z	0		The user binds the target with full force with threads of silk that the user spits using its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare	Ghostium Z	0		Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user’s Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Corkscrew Crash	Steelium Z	0		The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Inferno Overdrive	Firium Z	0		The user breathes a stream of intense fire toward the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies depending on the original move.
Hydro Vortex	Waterium Z	0		The user creates a huge whirling current using its Z-Power to swallow the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Bloom Doom	Grassium Z	0		The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Gigavolt Havoc	Electrium Z	0		The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche	Psychium Z	0		The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Subzero Slammer	Icium Z	0		The user dramatically drops the temperature using its Z-Power and freezes the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Devastating Drake	Dragonium Z	0		The user materializes its aura using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse	Darkinium Z	0		The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Twinkle Tackle	Fairium Z	0		The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Catastropika	Pikanium Z	210		The user, Pikachu, surrounds itself with the maximum amount of electricity using its Z-Power and pounces on its target with full force.
Sinister Arrow Raid	Decidium z	180		The user, Decidueye, creates countless arrows using its Z-Power and shoots the target with full force.
Malicious Moonsault	Incinium Z	180		The user, Incineroar, strengthens its body using its Z-Power and crashes into the target with full force.
Oceanic Operetta	Primarium Z	195		The user, Primarina, summons a massive amount of water using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force.
Guardian of Alola	Tapunium Z	0		The user, the Land Spirit Pokémon, obtains Alola’s energy using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. This reduces the target’s HP greatly.
Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike	Marshadium Z	195		After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Marshadow, punches and kicks the target consecutively with full force.
Stoked Sparksurfer	Aloraichium Z	175		After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Alolan Raichu, attacks the target with full force. This move leaves the target with paralysis.
Pulverizing Pancake	Snorlium Z	210		Z-Power brings out the true capabilities of the user, Snorlax. The Pokémon moves its enormous body energetically and attacks the target with full force.
Extreme Evoboost	Eeevium Z	0		After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Eevee, gets energy from its evolved friends and boosts its stats sharply.
Genesis Supernova	Mewnium Z	185		After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Mew, attacks the target with full force. The terrain will be charged with psychic energy.
10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt	Pikashunium Z	195		The user, Pikachu wearing a cap, powers up a jolt of electricity using its Z-Power and unleashes it. Critical hits land more easily.

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