Move Tutors

Like all previous Pokémon games, there are various people dotted around the Alola region who will teach your Pokémon a variety of moves for free. In addition to this, there are four people who will teach you a lot of rare moves in exchange for BP This page is to detail each one, as well as what they teach

Move Reminder

Location: Mount Lanakila

Details:
The Move Reminder is possibly one of the most important Move Tutors in the game. Located in Mount Lanakila's Pokémon Center on Ula'ula Island, this character will teach your Pokémon a move that it either had as an Egg Move and has forgotten, or that was long up its Level Up list. This is handy to make sure your Pokémon has the correct moves or if you accidentally deleted a move. It's also got a new feature in Sun & Moon where it will also teach you a move that is further along it's moveset, normally learned at a higher level.

Move Deleter

Location: Hau'oli City

Details:
The Move Deleter was previously an important character in past games because he allowed for you to delete HM moves. However, as HM moves aren't in the game, he is now less useful. However, if you want to delete Pokémon's moves, perhaps to have a Last Resort moveset, then you can find him in Hau'oli City's Pokémon Center.

Big Wave Beach Tutor

Location: Big Wave Beach

Details:
In the Big Wave Beach, you'll find a person who wants to teach your Pokémon moves in exchange for Battle Points, or Beach Points as they call them

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.EffectCost
Snore1550100This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.4 BP
Heal Bell5----The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.8 BP
Electroweb155595The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.8 BP
Defog15----A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.8 BP
Low Kick20--100A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.8 BP
Uproar1090100The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.8 BP
Bind201585Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.4 BP
Helping Hand20----The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.8 BP
Shock Wave2060--The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.4 BP
Block5----The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.8 BP
Last Resort5140100This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.12 BP
Worry Seed10--100A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.8 BP
Covet2560100The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.4 BP
Bug Bite2060100The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.4 BP
Snatch10----The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.8 BP
Recycle10----The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.8 BP
Heahea Beach Tutor

Location: Heahea Beach

Details:
In the Heahea Beach, you'll find a person who wants to teach your Pokémon moves in exchange for Battle Points, or Beach Points as they call them

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.EffectCost
Iron Tail1510075The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.8 BP
Spite10--100The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.8 BP
After You15----The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.8 BP
Giga Drain1075100A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.8 BP
Synthesis5----The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.8 BP
Ally Switch15----The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.8 BP
Signal Beam1575100The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.8 BP
Gravity5----Enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Flying moves can't be used.8 BP
Stealth Rock20----The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.8 BP
Iron Defense15----The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.8 BP
Telekinesis15----The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.8 BP
Magnet Rise10----The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.8 BP
Bounce58585The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.8 BP
Role Play10----The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.8 BP
Fire Punch1575100The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.8 BP
Water Pulse2060100The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.4 BP
Ula'ula Beach Tutor

Location: Ula'ula Beach

Details:
In Ula'ula Beach, you'll find a person who wants to teach your Pokémon moves in exchange for Battle Points, or Beach Points as they call them

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.EffectCost
Iron Head1580100The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.8 BP
Aqua Tail109090The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.12 BP
Pain Split20----The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.8 BP
Tailwind15----The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.8 BP
Thunder Punch1575100The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.8 BP
Endeavor5--100This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.16 BP
Focus Punch20150100The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.16 BP
Icy Wind155595The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.12 BP
Zen Headbutt158090The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.8 BP
Seed Bomb1580100The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.12 BP
Laser Focus30----The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.12 BP
Trick10--100The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.8 BP
Drill Run108095The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.8 BP
Magic Coat15----A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.8 BP
Ice Punch1575100The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.8 BP
Wonder Room10----The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.8 BP
Magic Room 10 -- -- The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's held items lose their effects for five turns. 8 BP
Battle Tree Tutor

Location: Battle Tree

Details:
In Battle Tree, you'll find a person who wants to teach your Pokémon moves in exchange for Battle Points,

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.EffectCost
Liquidation1085100The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.16 BP
Gastro Acid10--100The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.8 BP
Foul Play1595100The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.12 BP
Super Fang10--90The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.12 BP
Outrage10120100The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.16 BP
Sky Attack514090A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.16 BP
Throat Chop1580100The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.16 BP
Stomping Tantrum1075100Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.12 BP
Skill Swap10----The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.8 BP
Earth Power1090100The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.12 BP
Gunk Shot512080The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.16 BP
Dual Chop154090The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.12 BP
Drain Punch1075100An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.8 BP
Heat Wave109590The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.12 BP
Hyper Voice1090100The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.12 BP
Superpower5120100The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.16 BP
Knock Off2065100The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.12 BP
Dragon Pulse1085100The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.12 BP
Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge & Water Pledge

Location: Hau'oli City

Details:
In the Hau'oli City Mall, in the booth with Mr. Hyper, the trainer on the right will teach the special Pledge moves, Grass Pledge, Fire Pledge or Water Pledge to eligible Pokémon: The Starter Pokémon from all regions.

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
Fire Pledge1080100A column of fire hits the target. When used with its grass equivalent, its power increases and a vast sea of fire appears.
Grass Pledge1080100A column of grass hits the target. When used with its water equivalent, its power increases and a vast swamp appears.
Water Pledge1080100A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, its power increases and a rainbow appears.
Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn & Hydro Cannon

Location: Hau'oli City

Details:
In the Hau'oli City Mall, in the booth with Mr. Hyper, the trainer on the left will teach the special ultimate moves, Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn & Hydro Cannon, to eligible Pokémon: The fully evolved Starter Pokémon from all regions.

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
Blast Burn515090The target is razed by a fiery explosion. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Frenzy Plant515090The user slams the target with an enormous tree. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Hydro Cannon515090The target is hit with a watery blast. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Volt Tackle

Location: Hano Grand Resort

Details:
Volt Tackle has always been a move that Pikachu could get through breeding with a Light Ball. With Sun & Moon, Volt Tackle becomes more important as it's the move Pikachu needs in order to use its Z-Move Catastropika.0To get it in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you need to help the famous Pikachu fend off a reporter at the Hano Grand Resort.

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
Volt Tackle15120100The user electrifies itself and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with paralysis.
Mythical Moves: Secret Sword & Relic Song

Location: Hano Grand Resort

Details:
In Hano Grand Resort's hotel, you'll be able to find this gentleman who will teach the specia moves Secret Sword and Relic Song to your Keldeo & Meloetta respectively. These moves are necessary for Keldeo to become Resolute Form and Meloetta to turn into its Pirouette Forme in battle.

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
Relic Song1075100The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of the listening opposing Pokémon. This may also induce sleep.
Secret Sword1085100The user cuts with its long horn. The odd power contained in the horn does physical damage to the target.
Draco Meteor Tutor

Location: Seafolk Village

Details:
Draco Meteor is often considered as the most powerful Dragon-type move and this Ace Trainer in Seafolk Village's Pokémon Center will teach it to any Dragon-type Pokémon, including Arceus and Silvally when they are holding the Draco Plate & Dragon Memory respectively.

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
Draco Meteor513090Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dragon Ascent

Location: Seafolk Village

Details:
Dragon Ascent is a unique move in that it's a move that only Rayquaza can learn and is required for Rayquaza to Mega Evolve into Mega Rayquaza. The tutor to teach Dragon Ascent is found in Seafolk Village's Pokémon Center .

NameTypeCat.PPAtt.Acc.Effect
Dragon Ascent5120100After soaring upward, the user attacks its target by dropping out of the sky at high speeds. But it lowers its own Defense and Sp. Def stats in the process.