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Pokémon Ultra Moon - Nintendo 3DS

Name: Pokémon Ultra Moon - Nintendo 3DS
Brand: Nintendo
SKU: B071JQQ9PK
Price: 64.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Nintendo Pokémon Ultra Moon ($64.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 18:15 UTC): Adds new story content and features to the Pokémon Sun and Moon base game; main trade-off: plays only on Nintendo 3DS hardware, not on Nintendo Switch.

$64.99

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Adds new story content and features to the Pokémon Sun and Moon base game
✓ New Team Rainbow Rocket storyline that decides the fate of Alola
✓ Mystery plot built around two forms that recall the Legendary Pokémon
✓ Praised by IGN and Shacknews as streamlined and packed with content
✓ ESRB descriptor is only Mild Cartoon Violence, so it suits younger players

Cons

✗ Plays only on Nintendo 3DS hardware, not on Nintendo Switch
✗ Covers much of the same Alola region as Pokémon Sun and Moon
✗ Listing gives few details about exactly what the new features are
✗ Owners of Sun or Moon will replay a lot of familiar story

Manufacturer description

Pokémon Ultra Moon for the Nintendo 3DS brings you back to the Alola region, now with a new light shining on it. You play as a Pokémon Trainer: you meet Pokémon, find new stories and work out the mystery behind two forms that recall the Legendary Pokémon. Nintendo built Ultra Moon as a bigger version of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. It adds new story content and features on top of the original Alola adventure, which is where the "Ultra" name comes from. One of the main additions is a showdown with Team Rainbow Rocket, with the fate of Alola at stake. Critics liked the changes. IGN called it…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What system does Pokémon Ultra Moon play on?

Pokémon Ultra Moon is a Nintendo 3DS game. It is not a Nintendo Switch release. Check the product listing to confirm which 3DS-family systems you can play it on.

How is Pokémon Ultra Moon different from Pokémon Moon?

Ultra Moon is a bigger version of the Pokémon Sun and Moon content. It adds new story content and features, including a showdown with Team Rainbow Rocket to decide the fate of the Alola region.

Do I need to play Pokémon Sun or Moon before Ultra Moon?

No earlier game is listed as required. Ultra Moon is presented as its own adventure in the Alola region, where you play as a Pokémon Trainer from the start.

What is the story of Pokémon Ultra Moon about?

You explore Alola as a Pokémon Trainer, meet Pokémon, find new stories, solve the mystery behind two forms that recall the Legendary Pokémon, and face Team Rainbow Rocket.

Is Pokémon Ultra Moon OK for kids?

The ESRB content descriptor for Pokémon Ultra Moon is Mild Cartoon Violence. Check the product listing or box art for the full ESRB rating category before you buy.

Key Features

A new light shines on the Alola region!
Take on the role of a Pokemon Trainer and encounter Pokemon, uncover new tales, and Unravel the mystery behind the two forms reminiscent of the legendary Pokemon.
These new titles power up the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon moon content with new story additions and features, earning them the name “ultra!” another adventure is about to begin!
IGN: "...easy to recommend to any Pokemon fan."Shacknews: "...streamlined, augmented in all the right ways, and bursting with content"
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) Content Description: Mild cartoon violence

Full Specifications

IGN	"...easy to recommend to any Pokemon fan."Shacknews: "...streamlined, augmented in all the right ways, and bursting with content"
Rated	Rating Pending
Language	English
Release date	November 17, 2017
Type of item	Video Game
Publication Date	November 17, 2017
Computer Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Number of Players	4
Global Trade Identification Number	00045496904579
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL

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