Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon The Alola Region Artworks

Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon The Alola Region Artworks is a Japan-exclusive art book that was bundled with the Pokémon Data File and Zukan books published by OVERLAP, Inc. in December of 2017. The book contains numerous concept art sheets, setting material, interviews, and art for both and their successors, .
Artwork found in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Alola ART Book and the Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Alola ART Book are also included, as well as those found in other game guides and Pokédex books, however there is many exclusive to The Alola Region Artworks as well, with alternative variations not shown in previous publications.
==Contents==
The book is split up by game, Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon The Alola Region Artworks, and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon The Alola Region Artworks. Each set is split further by certain categories found within each individual game: Pokémon species, human characters, generic concept art, background designs, items, fashion items, and cinematic storyboards.
===Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon The Alola Region Artworks===
====Pokémon====
The Pokémon listed in the book roughly follows their Alola Pokédex number, with some exceptions such as , who makes no appearance in the in-game Pokédex. Pikachu in a cap and Original Color also makes no appearance, being the only forms to not appear, the latter not having been revealed at the time of the book's publication.
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**Silvally
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**Zygarde Cube
**Zygarde Core
**Zygarde 10% Forme
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**Solgaleo
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**Necrozma
**Necrozma (back)
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**Xurkitree
**Xurkitree (Tree Form)
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**Celesteela
**Celesteela (expressions)
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====Character====
All key characters found in the game have concept art, with most coming from previous books. Many of these characters are shown with a model sheet describing their rotations as well a list of facial gestures and expressions. With exception of Plumeria, characters depicted with multiple designs are also expressed.
player characters, and , are simply called the main protagonists, rather than by any given name. Lusamine's fusion with is also labeled as "Lusamine (Nihilego)", the first time this form has been given a name outside internal data. Lillie's alternate outfit is fully described, referencing Z-Power, where as characters like Guzma don't have any sort of label or name for their design changes.
*Sun and Moon main protagonist Boy/Girl
**Trial amulet
*Sun and Moon main protagonist Boy/Girl wearing Riding Wear 
**Sun and Moon main protagonist Boy/Girl wearing Riding Wear (Land)
**Sun and Moon main protagonist Boy/Girl wearing Riding Wear (Aquatic)
*Mom
*Professor Kukui
*Hau
*Hala
*Lillie
**Lillie (full body)
**Lillie (expressions)
**Lillie (Z-Power/full body)
**Lillie (Z-Power/expressions)
*Ilima
*Lana
*Kiawe
*Mallow
*Olivia
*Sophocles
*Acerola
*Nanu
*Hapu
*Mina
*Guzma
*Plumeria 1
*Plumeria 2
*Team Skull Grunts
*Gladion
*Lusamine
*Lusamine ()
*Faba
*Wicke
*Aether Foundation Employee
*Aether Foundation Scientist
*Kahili
*Ryuki
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*Dexio/Sina
*Masked Royal
*Colress
*Mohn
*Professor Burnet
*Samson Oak
*Molayne
*Grimsley
**Grimsley (Sleeves)
**Grimsley (coin)
*Looker
*Anabel
*Wally
*Cynthia
*Pokémon Center Lady
*Rising Star♂
*Rising Star♀
*Sightseer♂
*Sightseer♀
*Black Belt
*Dancer
*Office Worker♀
*Swimmer♂
*Hiker
*Ace Trainer♂
*Ace Trainer♀
*Veteran♂
*Veteran♀
====Concept Art====
Concept art in The Alola Artwork refers to the development and visual reference of how the world should look and be portrayed, as opposed to Background Design, which mostly contains props and direct gameplay structure.
*Iki Town
*Mahalo Trail 3
*Pokémon Research Lab
*Hau'oli City
*Heahea City
*Paniola Town
*Brooklet Hill
*Royal Avenue
*Wela Volcano Park
*Lush Jungle
*Konikoni City
*Hano Grand Resort
*Aether Paradise
*Malie City
*Malie Garden 1
*Malie Garden
*Hokulani Observatory
*Mount Hokulani
*Aether House
*Po Town
*Seafolk Village
*Seafolk Village
*Exeggutor Island
*Vast Poni Canyon
*The Altar of the Sunne/The Altar of the Moone
*Ultra Wormhole
*The world where Nihilego live
*Pokémon League
*Pokémon League
*Pokémon League
*Battle Tree
*Melemele Meadow
*Akala Meadow
*Ula'ula Meadow
*Poni Meadow
*Ruins of Conflict
*Ruins of Life
*Ruins of Hope
*Captain's Gate
*Crystal pedestal
*Poké Ride
*Aether Base
*Motel
*Police Station
*Vehicles
*Professor's yacht
*Ferry
*Mobile home trailer
====Background Design====
Background Design mostly contains props and direct gameplay structure, contrasting with Concept Art, which simply displays the visual identity of locations.
*Signboard design
*Iki Town
*Full-powered festival
*Pokémon Research Lab
*Pokémon Center
**Pokémon Center
**Pokémon Center (Recovery Machine)
**Poké Mart
**Pokémon Center Café
*Trainers' School
**Trainers' School
**Blackboard
*Alola Tourist Bureau
*Malasada Shop
*Ferry Terminal
*Ferry
*Mall
*Ten Carat Hill
*Alola Tourist Bureau
*Office building
*Dimensional Research Lab
*Pokémon Nursery
*Poké Pelago
*Thrifty Megamart
*Malie Garden
*Malie Community Center
*Malie Library
====Tool====
A list of items and tools such as the Rotom Pokédex, the Ride Pager and Poké Beans are included. Key Items, typical every day use items, Z-Moves and visual cosmetics belonging to NPCs are depicted. The Rotom Pokédex 2 image is a depiction of commercialization, owning a different design that's seen in the final game as depicted in the Rotom Pokédex 1 image.
*Rotom Pokédex
*Ride Pager
*Key Item icons
*Sparkling Stone
*Z-Ring
*Z-Crystals
*Z-Move
*Beast Ball
*Sun Flute/Moon Flute
*Poké Beans
*Ribbons
*Captain's Testimony
*Lusamine's cage
====Fashion====
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) appearance
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) colored contacts
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) hair color
*Examples of the main character's (girl) lip color
*Example 1 of the main character's (boy) hair: Cesar cut
*Example 2 of the main character's (boy) hair: medium and smooth
*Example 3 of the main character's (boy) hair: modern quiff
*Example 4 of the main character's (boy) hair: long and tousled
*Example 5 of the main character's (boy) hair: braided cornrows
*The main character's (boy/girl) hair style when riding Pokémon
*Example 1 of the main character's (girl) hair: short and bobbed
*Example 2 of the main character's (girl) hair: long and straight
*Example 3 of the main character's (girl) hair: medium and wavy
*Example 4 of the main character's (girl) hair: romantic tuck
*Example 5 of the main character's (girl) hair: high pigtails
*Example 6 of the main character's (girl) hair: long and wavy
*Example 7 of the main character's (girl) hair: cornrow braided bun
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) eyewear: Horn-Rimmed Glasses
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) hats: Trilby Hat
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) hats: Street Cap
*Examples of the main character's (boy) tops: T-Shirts
*Examples of the main character's (boy) bottoms: Capri Pants
*Examples of the main character's (boy) socks: Crew Socks
*Examples of the main character's (boy) shoes: Loafers
*Examples of the main character's (boy) Bags: Sporty Backpack
*Examples of the main character's (girl) Hair accessories: Satin Bow Headband
*Examples of the main character's (girl) tops: Polka-Dot Ruffled Tank
*Examples of the main character's (girl) bottoms: Pleated Miniskirt
*Examples of the main character's (girl) socks: Over-the-Knee Socks
*Examples of the main character's (girl) shoes: Low-Heeled Sandals
*Examples of the main character's (girl) Bags: Sporty Bag
*Examples of the main character's (boy/girl) tops: Skull Tank
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon The Alola Region Artworks===
====Pokémon====
All Pokémon and forms introduced are listed in Regional Pokédex order, with exception of , who makes no appearance due to not having been revealed at the time the book was published.
* (Dusk Form)
*Dusk Mane 
*Dawn Wings 
* (Ultra Necrozma) 1
* (Ultra Necrozma) 2
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====Character====
*Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon main protagonist Boy
*Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon main protagonist Girl
*Dulse
*Zossie
*Soliera
*Phyco
*Maxie
*Archie
*Cyrus
*Ghetsis
*Lysandre
*Giovanni
*Giovanni 3
*Team Rainbow Rocket Grunts
*Surfer
*Residents of the world
*Residents of the world
====Concept Art====
*Mantine Surf
*Festival Plaza new stalls
*Pikachu Valley trailer
* generator
*Festival Plaza (Episode RR)
*Battle Agency reception desk
*Ultra Megalopolis
*The world where live 1
*The world where live
====Background Design====
*Pokémon Statue
*Alola Photo Club 1
*Tide Song Hotel
*Pokémon Fan Club
*Dividing Peak Tunnel
*Ultra Jungle
*Ultra Desert
*Ultra Plant
*Ultra Ruin
*Team Rainbow Rocket's Castle
*Maxie's Room
*Archie's Room
*Cyrus's Room
*Lysandre's Room
====Tool====
*Z-Power Ring
*New Z-Crystals
*Z-Power Rings of the island kahuna
*Totem Sticker
*N-Solarizer/N-Lunarizer
*Rainbow Flower
*Roto Loto
====Fashion====
*PIkachu shirt and cap
*Trial Guide Tee and cap
*Poké Ball Tee
*Team Skull cap
*Kommo-o outfit
*Lurantis outfit
*Karate outfit
*Pokémon Center Nurse outfit
====Storyboard====
Exclusive to the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon portions.
*The Defense on Each Island (Ultra Moon)
*Necrozma's Separation and Escape (Ultra Sun)
*Necrozma's completion (Ultra Sun)
*Light Returns to Alola (Ultra Moon)
===Special Interview with Ken Sugimori===
The interview details the art and design of the Alola region pertaining to both sets of games. Pokémon design is spoken about in said interview, using , a species from as an example, included with an early design.
New artwork of is shown as the cover of this section.
==Trivia==
*The book includes locations and concepts that are not in the final game:
**Lana's sheet has two older sisters, where as she has a pair of twin younger sisters in the final game.
**Akala Meadow has a full concept sheet, this location does not exist in the final game. Instead the flowers and elements were moved to Royal Avenue.
***Akala Meadow has unused location data in the final game.
**The Ruins of Life and Ruins of Abundance appear to be swapped in concept, with the Ruins of Life appearing with a ruined Thrifty Megamart.
**Vast Poni Canyon is depicted having many rocks, paths and monuments taking the shape of multiple Pokémon species.
==Related articles==
*Pokémon Sun and Moon beta
==References==
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