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Compare all 11 Ultra Beasts by UB code name, type, Ability, base stats, first appearance and version availability.
This guide covers the 11 Pokémon classified as Ultra Beasts in the core series games. In those games, Necrozma is classified as a Legendary Pokémon rather than an Ultra Beast.
Ultra Beasts are Pokémon from worlds beyond the main Pokémon world, reached through Ultra Wormholes.
Ultra Beasts were introduced in Generation VII. Seven debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon, while Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka and Blacephalon were added in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
They are Pokémon species with National Pokédex numbers, types, Abilities and base stats. The original seven use numbered UB designations, while the four later additions use unnumbered descriptive code names. All 11 have Beast Boost as their standard Ability.
Ultra Beasts are a distinct story and gameplay group, not a subtype of Legendary Pokémon. In the core series games, Necrozma is classified as a Legendary Pokémon rather than an Ultra Beast; some other Pokémon media use different classifications.
The complete official group is shown below, divided by the games in which each species first appeared.
These seven Ultra Beasts debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
#793 · UB-01 Symbiont
A Rock/Poison Ultra Beast known for its glasslike body and parasitic behavior.
#794 · UB-02 Absorption
A Bug/Fighting Ultra Beast with exceptional physical Attack and Defense.
#795 · UB-02 Beauty
A remarkably fast Bug/Fighting Ultra Beast with strong offensive stats and low defenses.
#796 · UB-03 Lighting
An Electric Ultra Beast whose base Special Attack is the highest in this group.
#797 · UB-04 Blaster
A Steel/Flying Ultra Beast with balanced bulk and a rocketlike design.
#798 · UB-04 Blade
A Grass/Steel Ultra Beast with the group's highest base Attack.
#799 · UB-05 Glutton
A Dark/Dragon Ultra Beast with enormous base HP and comparatively low defenses.
These four species expanded the group in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
#803 · UB Adhesive
A Poison Ultra Beast received during the Ultra Recon Squad story and capable of evolving.
#804 · UB Stinger
Poipole's Poison/Dragon evolution, obtained after leveling Poipole while it knows Dragon Pulse.
#805 · UB Assembly
A Rock/Steel Ultra Beast exclusive to Pokémon Ultra Moon in its debut games.
#806 · UB Burst
A Fire/Ghost Ultra Beast exclusive to Pokémon Ultra Sun in its debut games.
The seven Ultra Beasts introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon were identified with numbered code names during Alola's Ultra Beast investigation. The four species introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon also received official UB designations, but without the same numbered format.
The descriptions below summarize traits associated with each code name rather than quoting an official definition.
| Pokémon | UB code name | Meaning or design theme |
|---|---|---|
| Nihilego | UB-01 Symbiont | Its symbiotic and parasitic behavior |
| Buzzwole | UB-02 Absorption | Its exaggerated muscular appearance |
| Pheromosa | UB-02 Beauty | Its striking appearance and movement |
| Xurkitree | UB-03 Lighting | Its electrical, cablelike body |
| Celesteela | UB-04 Blaster | Its rocketlike arms and propulsion |
| Kartana | UB-04 Blade | Its extremely sharp paperlike body |
| Guzzlord | UB-05 Glutton | Its constant consumption of matter |
| Poipole | UB Adhesive | Its highly adhesive poisonous liquid |
| Naganadel | UB Stinger | Its large venomous stinger |
| Stakataka | UB Assembly | Its body assembled from many units |
| Blacephalon | UB Burst | Its explosive head and fireworklike attacks |
The numbered designations belong to the original Sun and Moon group. The later Ultra Beasts use official descriptive UB names without numbers.
Availability below describes the Generation VII debut games. Later games and transfers use different rules.
| Pokémon | Sun / Moon availability | Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon availability |
|---|---|---|
| Nihilego | Both versions | Both versions |
| Buzzwole | Pokémon Sun | Pokémon Ultra Sun |
| Pheromosa | Pokémon Moon | Pokémon Ultra Moon |
| Xurkitree | Both versions | Both versions |
| Celesteela | Pokémon Moon | Pokémon Ultra Moon |
| Kartana | Pokémon Sun | Pokémon Ultra Sun |
| Guzzlord | Both versions | Both versions |
| Poipole | Not available | Received in both versions |
| Naganadel | Not available | Via evolution in both versions |
| Stakataka | Not available | Pokémon Ultra Moon |
| Blacephalon | Not available | Pokémon Ultra Sun |
Status labels describe how each Pokémon is obtained: direct availability, received as a Pokémon, via evolution, or not available.
Poipole is received in both Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Naganadel is not encountered directly and is obtained by evolving Poipole while it knows Dragon Pulse. Stakataka and Blacephalon are version counterparts.
Sort all 11 species by National Pokédex number, any base stat or Base Stat Total.
| Type | Ability | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihilego#793 | RockPoison | Beast Boost | 109 | 53 | 47 | 127 | 131 (Highest value in this column) | 103 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Buzzwole#794 | BugFighting | Beast Boost | 107 | 139 | 139 | 53 | 53 | 79 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Pheromosa#795 | BugFighting | Beast Boost | 71 | 137 | 37 | 137 | 37 | 151 (Highest value in this column) | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Xurkitree#796 | Electric | Beast Boost | 83 | 89 | 71 | 173 (Highest value in this column) | 71 | 83 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Celesteela#797 | SteelFlying | Beast Boost | 97 | 101 | 103 | 107 | 101 | 61 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Kartana#798 | GrassSteel | Beast Boost | 59 | 181 (Highest value in this column) | 131 | 59 | 31 | 109 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Guzzlord#799 | DarkDragon | Beast Boost | 223 (Highest value in this column) | 101 | 53 | 97 | 53 | 43 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Poipole#803 | Poison | Beast Boost | 67 | 73 | 67 | 73 | 67 | 73 | 420 |
| Naganadel#804 | PoisonDragon | Beast Boost | 73 | 73 | 73 | 127 | 73 | 121 | 540 |
| Stakataka#805 | RockSteel | Beast Boost | 61 | 131 | 211 (Highest value in this column) | 53 | 101 | 13 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
| Blacephalon#806 | FireGhost | Beast Boost | 53 | 127 | 53 | 151 | 79 | 107 | 570 (Highest value in this column) |
These labels describe base-stat extremes, not a universal competitive ranking.
Highest HP
Guzzlord — 223
Highest Attack
Kartana — 181
Highest Defense
Stakataka — 211
Highest Special Attack
Xurkitree — 173
Highest Speed
Pheromosa — 151
Lowest Base Stat Total
Poipole — 420
Poipole evolves into Naganadel when it levels up while knowing Dragon Pulse. They are the only Ultra Beasts that form an evolution family.
Ultra Beast and Legendary Pokémon are separate classifications, even when their encounters and story roles feel similar.
| Feature | Ultra Beasts | Legendary Pokémon |
|---|---|---|
| Official group | A distinct group of 11 extradimensional Pokémon | An official classification spanning many regions and legends |
| Origin | Primarily associated with Ultra Space and Ultra Wormholes | Origins and roles vary by region and species |
| Ability pattern | All 11 have Beast Boost as their standard Ability | Abilities vary widely |
| Evolution | Poipole evolves into Naganadel; the others do not evolve | Most do not evolve, but official exceptions exist |
| Example | Nihilego, Kartana and Naganadel | Necrozma, Solgaleo and Lunala |
In the core series games, Necrozma can travel through Ultra Space and is central to the Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon story, but it is classified as a Legendary Pokémon rather than an Ultra Beast. Some other Pokémon media use different classifications.
The available species and encounter method depend on the game.
Beast Balls are designed specifically for catching Ultra Beasts. In the Generation VII games, most standard Poké Balls are much less effective against Ultra Beasts, while Beast Balls receive a large catch-rate bonus.
View Beast Ball detailsUltra Beasts are encountered through a postgame investigation after the main story. Several species are version-exclusive, so completing the group requires trading or transfer.
Most returning Ultra Beasts are found through Ultra Warp Ride destinations. Poipole is received through the story, Naganadel is its evolution, and Blacephalon or Stakataka appears according to version.
Ultra Beasts can become available in Dynamax Adventures after enough of the Crown Tundra's legendary-clue content has been completed. Species availability is handled by the game's adventure system.
Pokémon HOME can store and transfer compatible Ultra Beasts between supported games. Transfer compatibility does not mean that an Ultra Beast can be caught directly in every destination game.
Always check the destination game's compatibility and the specific encounter rules before planning a capture or transfer.
There are 11 official Ultra Beasts: Nihilego, Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Celesteela, Kartana, Guzzlord, Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka and Blacephalon.
The first seven Ultra Beasts debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Poipole, Naganadel, Stakataka and Blacephalon were added in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
In the core series games, no. Necrozma is closely connected to Ultra Space, but it is classified as a Legendary Pokémon rather than an Ultra Beast. Some other Pokémon media use different classifications.
No. Ultra Beasts and Legendary Pokémon are separate official groups. Ultra Beasts can have rare, story-focused encounters without becoming Legendary Pokémon.
There is no single strongest Ultra Beast in every format. Kartana has the highest Attack, Xurkitree the highest Special Attack, Stakataka the highest Defense, Pheromosa the highest Speed and Guzzlord the highest HP.
Only one Ultra Beast evolution line exists: Poipole evolves into Naganadel when it levels up while knowing Dragon Pulse.
Yes. All 11 official Ultra Beasts have Beast Boost as their standard Ability in the main-series Pokédex data.
Some are. Buzzwole, Kartana and Blacephalon are associated with the Sun versions, while Pheromosa, Celesteela and Stakataka are associated with the Moon versions in their Generation VII appearances.
Legal Shiny availability depends on the species, game and encounter. Some Ultra Beast encounters have been Shiny-locked, while legal Shiny examples can exist through other supported encounters or transfers.
Yes, Pokémon HOME can store Ultra Beasts and transfer them into compatible supported games. Compatibility varies by species and destination game.
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