Gameplay Journal My Pokemon on Ultra Moon for Catching And Battle Tree/Battle Royal

So I've been messing around on UM for a while, and found some things that might help. I also wanted to share what I've been up to on UM, so this thread should kill two birds with one stone. To start with, I'll share my catching team, followed by Pokémon I'm planning to use in battle Tree and Battle Royal.

Spoiler: Catching Team

Drapion Lv100
False Swipe
Fell Stinger
Cross Poison
Crunch

Umbreon
Admant Nature

Espeon
Calm Nature

Espeon
Modest Nature

Quagsire
Haze
Yawn
Earthquake
Rock Slide

I use this team for Legend and Shiny Hunting in the Ultra Wormhole, but I'm taking a break from it to work on my Dex.

Drapion and Quagsire are both found in the Ultra Wormhole, so if you need a quick False Swiper or a Pokémon for inflicting Sleep and you're into later part of the game, these two are Pokémon I can recommend. Get them to a much higher level than 60 ASAP. Espeon and Umbreon both have Synchronize, so they're great for getting Pokémon of a certain nature, and you can even find them in the wild.

Or if you have the patience, just focus on catching or hatching Eevee. I'm still not sure how to make use of Synchronize for getting Natures, so having multiple of these two Eons might not be the best idea. If you have wi-fi, I recommend having another Gen 7 game on standby to take advantage of the GTS just in case.

Next is a list of Pokémon I already have that I plan to use for Battle Tree and Battle Royal.

Spoiler: Viable Pokémon for Battle Tree and Battle Royal

Dusk Lycanroc
Ability: Tough Claws
Nature: Jolly
Item: Lycanium Z
Moves:
Crunch
Stealth Rock
Thunder Fang
Stone Edge

Terrakion
Nature: Adamant
Moves:
Sacred Sword
Swords Dance
Rock Slide
Stone Edge

Moltres
Nature: Mild
Moves:
Ancient Power
Flamethrower
Air Slash
Heat Wave

Cresselia
Nature: Calm
Moves:
Aurora Beam
Future Sight
Slash
Moonlight

Tapu Bulu
Nature: Adamant
Item: Tapunium Z
Moves:
Nature’s Madness
Zen Headbutt
Megahorn
Skull Bash

Tapu Lele
Nature: Modest
Item: Tapunium Z
Moves:
Nature’s Madness
Extrasensory
Flatter
Moonblast

Tapu Fini
Nature: Calm
Item: Tapunium Z
Moves:
Nature’s Madness
Hydro Pump
Aqua Ring
Muddy Water

Mesprit
Nature: Modest
Moves:
Extrasensory
Future Sight
Charm
Swift

Entei
Nature: Adamnt
Moves:
Stomp
Bite
Swagger
Lava Plume

Stunfisk *
Nature: Rash
Moves:
Muddy Water
Thunderbolt
Fissure
Thunder

Hippowdon *
Nature: Naughty
Moves:
Crunch
Earthquake
Double-Edge
Fissure

Xurkitree
Nature: Rash
Moves:
Hypnosis
Discharge
Electric Terrain
Power Whip

Now I know that you might be thinking "Nova, there are Legendaries in this list." Well that's because not all Legendaries are banned, which I'm sure most of us are aware of. Mostly just Title Legends and Mythical Pokémon, which I think is silly. You might also be thinking "You can't breed legends anyway, so what's the point?" but that became irrelevant thanks to Hyper Training. Of course you probably knew that too.

When I run into any of these non-banned Legends, I prioritize getting the best possible Nature or at least a decent one. Thundurous didn't make the list, but that's only because I haven't looked into getting its Thereian Form. Tapu Koko is also absent as I have yet to catch it. This is because I'm not sure which Nature I should attempt to get.

Its best stats are Attack and Speed, but I seem to remember it learning mostly Special Attacks. Another thing to note is that a certain pair of legends that are also absent from this list are also absent from the ban list, and they Mega Evolve. I'm talking the Latis. Go get the one that matches your game from the Ultra Wormhole, then go Mantine Surfing until you can afford the Mega Stone for your Lati.

But I'm getting a little off track. While Navigating the Ultra Wormhole, try for a Xurkitree as well. They are crazy OP for a Pokémon that Battle Tree and Battle Royal don't banlist. Another thing to note while training up your Pokes for those facilities. EVs can be lowered with berries that make Pokémon friendly.

There are also items that increase your EVs. There are Festival Plaza Facilities that can do the same thing. Using this and Hyper Training, it can be very easy to prepare for Battle Tree. My recommended lineup for Multi-battle in Battle Tree? A Z Move user and a Mega. Or at least, that's who I'm bringing for my first attempt in UM.

From what I've seen, Dusk Form Lycanroc is also pretty good. I got mine from a trade as a Rockruff as I missed the event. Of course, I'm going to have to recommend breeding one, even if evolving can be a pain. This can provide good moves, like Thunder Fang, which is Super Effective against Water Types, one of its weaknesses. It's also got the Ability Tough Claws.

If you find this helpful, or have something to help me out, feel free to speak up!