Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - Hau'oli City, Trainer School and how to get the Exp. Share

Hau'oli City, the Trainer School and getting the Exp. Share are three of the main events you'll encounter next, as you learn the basic principles of battling and explore one of Alola's largest cities in the process.

Here on this page we'll explain all you need to know about the story and main events as they unfold here, and as with all pages of our walkthrough we'll highlight any and all trainers, items and wild Pokémon available to catch as well.

For more general guides and other walkthrough pages like this meanwhile, head back to our main Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon walkthrough and guide hub.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Trainer School, Hau'oli City Outskirts, how to get the Exp. Share

After you're done at Kukui's Lab you'll head up to the Pokémon Center on Hau'oli outskirts and talk to Lillie. Next up, and just slightly to the west of the Center, is the Trainer School.

Outside, you'll receive the Exp. Share from Kukui. If you don't know, this gives additional experience from battle to all Pokémon in your party, along with the EVs earned (more on EVs in our Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon EV Training guide!) with the Pokémon who took part in the battle still receiving slightly more.

Keep it on throughout the game if you want to stay roughly in-line with the level of your enemies with minimal grinding (things will still be challenging at times, especially during trials and the endgame). Turn it off if you like the grind and fancy a challenge, or want more control over which Pokémon receive which EVs.

The Trainer School plays out much the same as in the previous versions: you'll battle four trainers around the school, before being challenged by the Teacher, who this time has the starter that neither you nor Hau picked in her roster.

After that, it's time to explore Hau'oli City proper!

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Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Hau'oli City

Again, this plays out quite similarly to regular Sun and Moon, with a few subtle tweaks.

Hau will once again show you how to use the PokéFinder, with the help of your Rotom Dex - although note there's no real point in doing so outside of the fun of snapping pictures itself.

You'll then get your first chance to customise your character in the clothing shop and hair stylist, learn about Totem Stickers at the Pokémon Center, and then it's off to meet Hau by the Malasada shop.

Next up: Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - Route 2, Hau'oli Cemetary, Big Wave Beach and Sandy Cave

When you get there, Team Skull will kick up some trouble and battle you - defeat them, and then Captaim Illima, who you met at the Trainer School, will give you a battle too.