EV Training Hotspots in Pokémon Sun & Moon

With Super Training and horde battles absent in Pokémon Sun and Moon, players are looking for new ways to get their Pokémon EV trained for competition. This guide is here to help you reach that point as quickly as possible!

Basic Information

• A Pokémon can have a maximum of 252 EVs in one particular stat. This is different from the 255 cap present in Generations III-V, and it means you won’t accidentally EV train over 252 in any particular stat.
• A Pokémon can only have 510 EVs total. This means if you train a Pokémon to have 252 EVs in two stats, you still have 6 EVs left over to put in another stat.
• Each Pokémon, when defeated in-game, gives out a certain number of EVs, usually ranging from 1-3. For example, if you defeat a Wingull, your Pokémon gains 1 Speed EV, and if you defeat a Gyarados, your Pokémon gains 2 Attack EVs. A full list of EV yield for each Pokémon can be found here.
• If the Exp. Share is turned on, all Pokémon in your party gain EVs from defeating Pokémon. This allows you to battle with a higher leveled Pokémon to EV train your freshly hatched Pokémon. You can even EV train multiple Pokémon at the same time!

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Modifying EV Gain

• Pokérus – A Pokémon infected with Pokérus gains twice the amount of EVs it usually would from a battle. Beating that Wingull now gives out 2 Speed EVs instead of 1, and beating Gyarados now gives 4 Attack EVs instead of 2.
• Power items – The Pokémon gains +8 EVs in the particular stat the Power item raises after each defeated Pokémon. This is different from Generation VI and before, where Power items only gave +4 EVs in the particular stat it raised. Pokérus DOES stack with the Power items, meaning a Pokémon holding a Power item with Pokérus gains a whopping 16 EVs in its particular stat. You can obtain the Power items from the Battle Tree for 16 BP. Note: the Speed drop from the Power items does not affect the EVs your Pokémon obtains.

	Power Weight	+8 HP
	Power Bracer	+8 Attack
	Power Belt	+8 Defense
	Power Lens	+8 Special Attack
	Power Band	+8 Special Defense
	Power Anklet	+8 Speed

• SOS Bonus – When a Pokémon calls for help in the wild, defeating the Pokémon that was called for help yields yet another doubling bonus to your EV yield. You can think of this like a second Pokérus. Going back to Wingull, this means that if your Pokémon is holding a Power item, is infected by Pokérus, and has the added bonus of defeating a Pokémon in an SOS, it gains a total of 36 EVs in a single go!

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Calculations for EVs per Pokémon

Defeating a Pokémon that yields 1 EV:

• With Power Item + SOS Battle: 18 EVs
• With Power Item + Pokérus: 18 EVs
• With Pokérus + Power Item + SOS Battle: 36 EVs

Defeating a Pokémon that yields 2 EVs:

• With Power Item + SOS Battle: 20 EVs
• With Power Item + Pokérus: 20 EVs
• With Pokérus + Power Item + SOS Battle: 40 EVs

Defeating a Pokemon that yields 3 EVs:

• With Power Item + SOS Battle: 22 EVs
• With Power Item + Pokérus: 22 EVs
• With Pokérus + Power Item + SOS Battle: 44 EVs

TM Locations - Sun and Moon

TM Locations

There are 100 TMs in Sun and Moon, and no HMs. Fly, Surf, and Waterfall are now TMs, and the remaining HMs have been replaced.

TM#	Name	Type	Base Power	Accuracy	Effect	Location
TM01	Work Up	Normal	—	—	Boosts Attack and Special Attack by one stage.	Hao’li City. Obtained after defeating 4 trainers in the Trainer School.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100	The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.	Reward for completing the trial in Vast Poni Canyon on Poni Island.
TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100	The user materialises an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.	Inside the first chamber in the Lake of the Sunne’s temple (Route 16, Ula’ula Island).
TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM05	Roar	Normal	—	—	The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.	Kala’e Bay on Melemele Island.
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—	90	The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.	Aether Foundation Docks, lower left corner of room.
TM07	Hail	Ice	—	—	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars.
TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.	Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM09	Venoshock	Poison	65	100	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.	Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.	Akala Island, Paniola Ranch. Given to you by a woman in the Pokémon Nursery.
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars.
TM12	Taunt	Dark	—	—	The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.	Gift from a Punk Guy on Route 12 on Ula’ula Island.
TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.	Mount Lanakila cave (Ula’ula Island), small left path in the first fork in the road.
TM14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	110	90	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars.
TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM17	Protect	Normal	—	—	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars.
TM19	Roost	Flying	—	—	The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—	The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM21	Frustration	Normal	—	100	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Talk to the Oranguru in the Malasada shop in Malie City, Ula’ula Island. Possibly time-specific.
TM22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM23	Smack Down	Rock	50	100	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.	Poni Plains on Poni Island, only after the game is completed.
TM25	Thunder	Electric	110	70	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars.
TM26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.	Resolution Cave on Poni Island after completing the game. Requires Tauros Charge
TM27	Return	Normal	—	100	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Talk to the Oranguru in the Malasada shop in Malie City, Ula’ula Island. Possibly time specific.
TM28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100	The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.	Bay on the Akala Outskirts, on Route 9.
TM29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.	Given to you by Professor Wicke after you go to the Aether Foundation for the first time.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	Route 14 on Ula’ula Island.
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.	In the first room of Verdant Cavern Trial Site on Melemele Island.
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—	—	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM33	Reflect	Psychic	—	—	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM34	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100	It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.	Vast Poni Canyon on Poni Island. Requires Machamp Shove then Sharpedo Jet.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.	Shady House 2F, Route 17 (Ula’ula Island).
TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island). It costs 50,000 PokéDollars.
TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Akala Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95	Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.	On the right side of Wela Volcano Park (accessed by exiting from the left side of the trial doors).
TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	—	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM41	Torment	Dark	—	100	The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.	Route 5 on Akala Island, near a steam fumarole.
TM42	Facade	Normal	70	100	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City on Ula’ula Island for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100	The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.	Given by Colress on Route 8.
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—	—	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Given to you by the man dressed as a Hypno in the Thrifty Megamart on Akala Island after giving him 1,000 PokéDollars.
TM45	Attract	Normal	—	100	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Hano Grand Hotel, Hano Grand Resort on Akala Island. Given to you by the man dressed as Machamp after solving the golfers’ problem.
TM46	Thief	Dark	60	100	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.	Back room of Verdant Cavern on Melemele Island. Requires Tauros Charge.
TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	65	100	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.	Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM48	Round	Normal	60	100	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.	Talk to the man next to the Alolan Grimer in the Hau’oli City Shopping District, Melemele Island.
TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	40	100	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.	Hau’oli City (Melemele Island) inside the plot filled with tall grass nearest the Hau’oli City Marina.
TM50	Overheat	Fire	130	90	The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.	Poni Meadow on Poni Island. Found on Ancient Poni Path after completing the game.
TM51	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90	The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City on Ula’ula Island for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars.
TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100	The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.	Route 8 on Akala Island. Requires entry from Lush Jungle using Machamp Shove.
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.	Given to you by Professor Kukui after defeating the first Kahuna.
TM55	Scald	Water	80	100	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.	Route 5 on Brooklet Hill, Akala Island. Requires Lapras Paddle.
TM56	Fling	Dark	—	100	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.	Gift from the lady riding a Machamp in Hau’oli City Cemetry on Melemele Island.
TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.	Route 5 on Alaka Island. On the long grassy path south of the Pokémon Center.
TM58	Sky Drop	Flying	60	100	The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.	Route 5 on Akala Island.
TM59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	—	A new move this generation. It deals physical damage and hits all targets.	Cliff from northern entrance of Route 5 (accessible from the Route 8 path).
TM60	Quash	Dark	—	100	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.	Defeat all trainers on Poni Island, Poni Plains.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85	The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.	From the Machamp on Akala Island, Konikoni City, via Diglett’s Tunnel.
TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	55	100	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.	Ten Carat Hill’s Farthest Hollow (located at the end of the tunnel) on Melemele Island.
TM63	Embargo	Dark	—	100	It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.	Geothermal Power Plant on Ula’ula Island. Gift from the Scientist with the Magnemite.
TM64	Explosion	Normal	250	100	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.	Melemele Sea, which is accessible from Melemele Island using Sharpedo Jet.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.	Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM66	Payback	Dark	50	100	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM67	Smart Strike	Steel	70	—	The attack lands without fail.	Given to you by Professor Kukui after completing the fourth trial (Mallow’s Trial).
TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars.
TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	—	—	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM70	Aurora Veil	Ice	—	—	Reduces damage taken for five turns and can only be used in a hailstorm.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars.
TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80	The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Akala Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars.
TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.	Route 10 on Ula’ula Island. Edge of cliff along the road down Mount Hokulani.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.	Route 7 on Akala Island. Requires Lapras Paddle.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.	Route 11 on Ula’ula Island in-between some bamboo plants.
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM76	Fly	Flying	90	95	The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.	Gift from a Sightseer in Malie City Library on Ula’ula Island.
TM77	Psych Up	Normal	—	—	The user hypnotises itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	Rewarded by defeating the “kahuna” at the Malie City end of Route 12.
TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM79	Frost Breath	Ice	60	90	The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.	Found on a cliff on Ancient Poni Path on Poni Island. Accessible via Poni Breaker Coast.
TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.	Melemele Sea accessible from Melemele Island. Requires Sharpedo Jet.
TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.	Found next to the Aether Foundation base on Route 16. Accessible by crawling under the base from the right side.
TM82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90	The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.	Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM83	Infestation	Bug	20	100	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.	Behind rocks at the south-eastern cliff of Route 3 on Melemele Island. Requires Tauros Charge.
TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.	On one of the one-way mountain paths on Route 17 (Ula’ula Island).
TM85	Dream Eater	Ghost	100	100	The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.	Enter Haina Desert on Route 13 on Ula’ula Island, then go up, right, up, right, left, then down.
TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100	The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.	Lush Jungle on Akala Island, in the back of the jungle.
TM87	Swagger	Normal	—	90	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.	Talk to the lady on Route 2 on Melemele Island.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Found at Paniola Ranch (Akala Island) when entered from an inlet on Route 6.
TM89	U-turn	Bug	70	100	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.	Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars.
TM90	Substitute	Normal	—	—	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	From Professor Kukui in his lab after becoming the Champion.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	Side door of long gray boat found on the right side of docks in Seafolk Village.
TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—	The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.	Hano Grand Hotel, Hano Grand Resort on Akala Island. Given to you by Professor Kukui after completing the storyling.
TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little.	Found on a small island on Route 15 (Ula’ula Island).
TM94	Surf	Water	90	100	It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.	Rewarded by the Hidden Maidens on Poni Breaker Coast (Poni Island) near the Ruins of Hope after completing quest at Exeggutor Island.
TM95	Snarl	Dark	55	95	The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.	Gift after defeating the Veteran at the peak of Mount Hokulani. Must defeat all Trainers in the area first.
TM96	Nature Power	Normal	—	—	An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.	From the Trial Guide on Route 5. Must defeat all other Trainers in the area first.
TM97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100	The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.	Poni Coast on Poni Island.
TM98	Waterfall	Water	80	100	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.	Rewarded by the Hidden Maidens on Poni Breaker Coast (Poni Island) near the Ruins of Hope after completing quest at Exeggutor Island.
TM99	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100	The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.	Vast Poni Canyon (Poni Island). Crawl into a small cave near the wooden bridge Lillie crossed.
TM100	Confide	Normal	—	—	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	Found in Hau’oli Cemetry (Melemele) Island, on the eastern side of the area.