Rather than having Gyms in the Alola Region, when children become 11 years old, then they have the ability to go through the region and participate in special Island Trials. These trials are led by Trial Captains, who you don't battle at the time, who give specific tasks and then typically end with a battle against Totem Pokémon, which are larger variants of the Pokémon that have their stats boosted by an aura. There are 7 trials across the Alola Region

Trial #1: Normalium Z

Trial Captain: Ilmia
Location: Verdant Cavern - Melemele Island

Details:
The first trial is set by Ilima. When you enter Verdant Cavern, you are sent to find the three Pokémon that are in the cave. These Pokémon are Yungoos (Sun) or Rattata (Moon). When found, they will attack you, at Level 11, and cannot be captured. Half way through the trial, Team Skull appear to mess things up. The third Pokémon is a Gumshoos or Raticate depending on your version, also Level 11.

When defeated, you're allowed out of the Trial Site towards the Totem's Den where the Normalium Z can be found.

Totem #1: Gumshoos/Raticate

Trial Captain: Ilmia
Location: Verdant Cavern - Melemele Island

Details:
The Totem Pokémon actually varies depending on version. If you are playing Pokémon Sun, it will be Gumshoos and if you are playing Pokémon moon, it will be Raticate. The Totem Pokémon's Defense stat is raised by 1 stage. Defeat them to obtain the Normalium Z and end the trial

Pokémon Sun
Totem PokémonSOS Partner
GumshoosYungoos
Level 12Level 11


Attacks:
Super Fang
Bite
Leer
Scary Face
Attacks:
Sand Attack
Tackle
Hyper Fang
Leer
Hold Item:

Pecha Berry
Hold Item:
No Item
Pokémon Moon
Totem PokémonSOS Partner
RaticateRattata
Level 12Level 11


Attacks:
Tackle
Bite
Tail Whip
Scary Face
Attacks:
Tackle
Tail Whip
Quick Attack
Hyper Fang
Hold Item:

Pecha Berry
Hold Item:
No Item

Trial #2: Waterium Z

Trial Captain: Lana
Location: Brooklet Hill - Akala Island

Details:
The first trial is set by Lana. When you arrive in Brooklet Hill, she will note about some strange happenings in the area and asks you to help investigate. As you travel down through the hill, you will have to battle multiple Wishiwashi before you reach the bottom where the true Trial begins, the battle of the Totem Pokémon.

Totem #2: Wishiwashi

Trial Captain: Lana
Location: Brooklet Hill - Akala Island

Details:
Reach the bottom and it will start to rain and it's your task to investigate the Pokémon causing the issues in Brooklet Hill. The Totem Pokémon is Wishiwashi and is automatically in its School Form. The Totem Pokémon's Defense stat is raised by 1 stage. Defeat them to obtain the Waterium Z and end the trial

Totem PokémonSOS Partner
WishiwashiAlomomolaWishiwashi
Level 20Level 18Level 18



Attacks:
Water Gun
Growl
Rain Dance
Soak
Attacks:
Helping Hand
Double Slap
Heal Pulse
Water Gun
Attacks:
Helping Hand
Feint Attack
Brine
Aqua Ring
Hold Item:

Sitrus Berry
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Trial #3: Firium Z

Trial Captain: Kiawe
Location: Wela Volcano Park - Akala Island

Details:
The next trial is set by Kiawe. This trial has you look at two dances by Alolan Marowak and you have to tell the difference between the two. If you fail, Marowak will battle you and you have to try again. If you succeed, Marowak will battle you and you progress. It then adds a Hiker to the mix before the final challenge of the Totem Pokémon.

Totem #3: Salazzle

Trial Captain: Kiawe
Location: Wela Volcano Park - Akala Island

Details:
Get the final dance correct, which isn't hard, and the Totem Pokémon, Salazzle, will challenge you. Its Special Defense gets boosted when the battle commences.

Totem PokémonSOS Partner
SalazzleSalandit
Level 22Level 20


Attacks:
Torment
Venom Drench
Toxic
Flame Burst
Attacks:
Poison Gas
Venoshock
Taunt
Scratch
Hold Item:

Petaya Berry
Hold Item:
No Item
Trial #4: Grassium Z

Trial Captain: Mallow
Location: Lush Jungle - Akala Island

Details:
The next trial is set by Mallow in the Lush Jungle. She will give you a Forage Bag and request you find a Mago Berry, a Tiny Mushroom, a Revival Herb and a Miracle Seed, all of which can be found in the Lush Jungle. As you go through, you'll be attacked by a Parasect Lv. 22, Fomantis Lv. 22 and Formantis Lv. 23 right after you get the Tiny Mushroom, Mago Berry and Revival Herb respectively. Collect all the ingredients and Kiawe & Lana will appear and a meal is cooked.

Totem #4: Lurantis

Location: Lush Jungle - Akala Island

Location: Wela Volcano Park - Akala Island

Details:
As the meal is cooked, it will attract the attention of the Totem Pokémon, Lurantis, which will sneak up on you and attack. It has its Speed boosted as the battle starts and its partner, Castform, uses Sunny weather to give Lurantis an advantage.

Totem PokémonSOS Partner
LurantisCastformTrumbeak
Level 24Level 22Level 22



Attacks:
Razor Leaf
X-Scissor
Solar Blade
Synthesis
Attacks:
Sunny Day
Water Gun
Headbutt
Weather Ball
Attacks:
Rock Blast
Pluck
Supersonic
Screech
Hold Item:

Power Herb
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Trial #5: Electirium Z

Trial Captain: Sophocles
Location: Hokulani Observatory - Ula'ula Island

Details:
When you reach Hokulani Observatory, you'll be challenged by the former Trial Captain, Molyane, to show that you are ready for the fifth trial. When you defeat him and go inside, you will meet Sophocles who has created a system to bring the totem Pokémon to you but doing so causes a power cut which can be fixed by answering three audio questions. When you answer them correctly, a Level 27 Grubbin and two Level 27 Charjabugs appear to battle..

Totem #5: Vikavolt

Trial Captain: Sophocles
Location: Hokulani Observatory - Ula'ula Island

Details:
Successfully answer the questions and you'll see the Totem Pokémon gradually make its way up to the mountain and, when the final question is answered, it appears. All of its stats are boosted at the start of battle. Its SOS partner is Charjabug, whose Battery ability causes Vikavolt to be even more damaging

Totem PokémonSOS Partner
VikavoltCharjabug
Level 29Level 27


Attacks:
Vice Grip
Charge
Bug Bite
Spark
Attacks:
String Shot
Vice Grip
Mud-Slap
Thunder Wave
Hold Item:

Occa Berry
Hold Item:
No Item
Trial #6: Ghostium Z

Trial Captain: Acerola
Location: Route 14 - Ula'ula Island

Details:
As you travel through Ula'ula Island, you will meet Acerola who, eventually, confirms that she is the next Trial Captain. She will explain that the next trial takes place in the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart in Route 14 and involves you explorinjg the abandoned store and looking for ghostly happenings. As you do so, you battle a Gastly, Haunter and Gengar, all Level 30.

Totem #6: Mimikyu

Trial Captain: Acerola
Location: Route 14 - Ula'ula Island

Details:
Eventually, you'll follow the ghost of a Pikachu into the back room of the store, which is adorned with pictures of Pikachu. Take out your PokéFinder and you'll battle the Totem Pokémon, a Mimikyu.All its stats are increased for the battle. Afterwards, Acerola informs you that there is no back room to the mart

Totem PokémonSOS Partner
MimikyuHaunterGengar
Level 33Level 27Level 27


Attacks:
Shadow Claw
Play Rough
Astonish
Mimic
Attacks:
Lick
Night Shade
Sucker Punch
Hypnosis
Attacks:
Night Shade
Shadow Punch
Shadow Ball
Hypnosis
Hold Item:

Lum Berry
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item
Trial #7: Dragonium Z

Trial Captain: None
Location: Vast Poni Canyon - Poni Island

Details:
The last trial happens after you meet the final Trial Captain, Mina, but has nothing to do with her as she hasn't created a trial yet. Instead, in Vast Poni Canyon, you will find the original trial site where trials began long ago. This trial is simply to get through the path to get the Dragonium Z, but as you do you get attacked by a Jangmo-o (Level 40), then by a Hakamo-o (Level 40).

Totem #7: Kommo-o

Trial Captain: None
Location: Vast Poni Canyon - Poni Island

Details:
Reach the end, and before you can collect the Dragonium Z, the Totem Pokémon jumps into the cavern and attacks you. All its stats are increased

Totem PokémonSOS Partner
Kommo-oScizorHakamo-o
Level 45Level 32Level 32



Attacks:
Clanging Scales
Sky Uppercut
Flash Cannon
Protect
Attacks:
Metal Claw
Pursuit
Leer
Fury Cutter
Attacks:
Sky Uppercut
Autotomize
Work Up
Bide
Hold Item:

Mental Herb
Hold Item:
No Item
Hold Item:
No Item