Trade Evolutions and “Level up in a specific area/version” Evolutions have been reimagined.
EVOLUTIONS AND AVAILABILITY: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED AND MORE Fancy finding a Meowth or Pikipek holding a Bottle Cap? Or perhaps a Wimpod or Murkrow clutching a Golden Bottle Cap? Well, in this game, such dreams become a reality. All species can hold items in the wild, and they do so more frequently. In Pokémon Umbra Moon, this joy is multiplied. HOLD ITEMS: IT’S LIKE POKÉMON CHRISTMASĮvery Pokémon enthusiast knows the joy of finding a wild Pokémon holding a rare item. And regardless of your build choice, expect to find Island Scan Pokémon in the wild, encounter Pokémon with adjusted rarity, and even stumble upon specific patches of grass optimized for SOS EV training. The Expanded Build offers every non-Legendary species, while the Lite Build keeps things as they were in the original Sun and Moon. Depending on the build you choose, you can encounter 100% legit Pokémon ready for trade, or opt for the Leveled Build where wild Pokémon keep pace with the game’s challenging level curve. Pokémon Umbra Moon offers a revamped wild Pokémon experience. Because why not? WILD POKÉMON: EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Oh, and once you’ve conquered the main story, head over to the Battle Buffet in Hau’oli City for a Level 100 Memento Blissey battle.
And let’s not forget the powered-up Totems with their new strategies. Every fully-evolved non-Legendary Pokémon (and their Mega Evolutions) will make an appearance during the main story. And if you thought you’d seen every Pokémon, think again. Expect to face trainers with teams of six Pokémon, including all Captains, Kahunas, and other bosses. The level curve? Balanced perfectly with the EXP Share. Ready for the challenge? TRAINERS: NOT JUST ANOTHER BATTLEĮvery trainer in Pokémon Umbra Moon has been meticulously edited. By the time you reach the end of the main story, you’ll be facing trainers with Pokémon levels soaring into the mid-nineties. Plus, each Pokémon in a Trainer’s team is fully equipped with a hold item and a well-thought-out moveset.
With the Experience Share in play, you’ll find yourself leveling up at lightning speed. And if you thought leveling up was a breeze, think again. The standout feature? A complete redesign of Pokémon Trainers, ensuring that every battle is a test of your skills. They’re a complete overhaul, designed to challenge players while ensuring they aren’t unfairly restricted. Pokémon Nova Sun and Umbra Moon aren’t just your run-of-the-mill mods for Pokémon Sun and Moon. Source & Guide: THE ALLURE OF POKÉMON UMBRA MOON: A DEEP DIVE