Battle items are crucial in Pokémon battling, and that’s still true in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Hold items like Leftovers, Black Sludge and more can help trainers on their journey through Alola. Believe us, the difficulty this time around has been ramped up so you’ll want to get any advantages you can find.
Some items are gifted by NPCs, others can be purchased for Battle Points earned in Mantine Surf and other features. You can also find items by stealing them from wild Pokémon. There’s a ton of battle items you can get in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and we’ve compiled a list of the best ones and where to find them below.
GIFT
Air Balloon - Answer “Gyarados” to the girl in the Malie Garden
Flame Orb - Ula’ula Meadow after defeating Golfer Dean/Battle Tree Shop
Focus Band - Route 9 (talk to police officer in station)
Focus Sash - Poni Wilds after defeating Dancer Julia
King’s Rock - Route 1 after defeating Principal at Trainer’s School
Quick Claw - Speak to Lass inside the Trainer’s School
Safety Goggles - Haina Desert (talk to Hiker)
Scope Lens - Paniola Ranch (talk to Tauros)
ENCOUNTERS
Stolen from Wild Pokemon
Black Sludge - Alola Grimer, Muk, Garbodor
Black Glasses - Sandile
Black Belt - Makuhita
Charcoal - Vulpix, Torkoal, Turtonator
Dragon Fang - Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Grip Claw - Alola Sandshrew, Sandslash
Leftovers - Munchlax, Snorlax
Light Clay - Mudbray, Mudsdale
Magnet - Nosepass
Metal Coat - Magnemite, Skarmory, Beldum
Razor Claw - Jangmo-o
Razor Fang - Bruxish
Found on Ground
Big Root - Diglett's Tunnel, Vast Poni Canyon, Poni Coast, Verdant Cavern
Eviolite - Konikoni City (next to girl and Pikachu behind bench)
Expert Belt - Seaward Cave
Hard Stone - Ten Carat Hill
Life Orb - Resolution Cave
Power Herb - Poni Meadow
SHOP
Royal Avenue
Bright Powder - 48 BP
Quick Claw - 48 BP
Soothe Bell - 48 BP
Scope Lens - 48 BP
Leftovers - 48 BP
Shell Bell - 48 BP
Muscle Band - 48 BP
Wise Glasses - 48 BP
Expert Belt - 48 BP
Zoom Lens - 48 BP
Metronome - 48 BP
Destiny Knot - 48 BP
Icy Rock - 48 BP
Smooth Rock - 48 BP
Heat Rock - 48 BP
Damp Rock - 48 BP
Float Stone - 48 BP
Binding Band - 48 BP
Battle Tree
Toxic Orb - 32 BP
Flame Orb - 32 BP
Iron Ball - 32 BP
Ring Target - 32 BP
White Herb - 32 BP
Mental Herb - 32 BP
Power Herb - 32 BP
Focus Sash - 32 BP
Air Balloon - 32 BP
Red Card - 32 BP
Eject Button - 32 BP
Weakness Policy - 32 BP
Choice Band - 48 BP
Choice Scarf - 48 BP
Choice Specs - 48 BP
Life Orb - 48 BP
Rocky Helmet - 48 BP
Assault Vest - 48 BP
Safety Goggles - 48 BP
Terrain Extender - 48 BP
Protective Pads - 48 BP
- Difficulty is challenging
- Post game is great
- New features and additions are welcome
- Story is muddled
- Not enough changes
