Players can summon specialized Pokémon like Charizard or Sharpedo to navigate terrain, entirely removing the need for "HM slaves" in a trainer's party.
Several classic Generation I Pokémon adapted to Alola's unique ecology, resulting in new types and appearances, such as the Ice/Steel-type Alolan Sandshrew and the towering Alolan Exeggutor .
The narrative follows a young trainer recently moved from the Kanto region who embarks on the . Along the way, players encounter:
