The game feels more like a 3rd version than an actual sequel tbh. There are some subtle and other more drastic changes to the storyline with the addition of the Ultra Recon Squad and Necrozma. Mantine Surfing as an alternate island travel method and minigame got added. A few new Ultra Beasts, Pokemon, and Z-Crystals also got added in too. The new form of Lycanroc is tied to an event Rockruff that had the ability Own Tempo. It evolves at level 25 or higher if the time is between 5PM and 6PM Or 5AM and 6AM for Ultra Moon respectively. Most of the big changes are in the post game with the introduction of the Ultra Wormholes. Six generations of villains come together with Team Rainbow Rocket! Fight all the leaders again except this time they actually know how to pick a fight…. Ultra Sun: Ho-Oh, Raikou, Groudon, Latios, Dialga, Heatran, Reshiram, Tornadus, Xerneas. Ultra Moon: Lugia, Entei, Kyogre, Latias, Palkia, Regigigas, Zekrom, Thundurus, Yveltal. Both versions: Mewtwo, Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Axelf, Mesprit, Uxie, Cresellia, Cobalion, Virizion, Terrakion, Need specific Pokemon from both: Suicune, Rayquaza, Giratina, Landorus, Kyurem Ultra Wormholes also affect your Shiny encounter rate. The farther in light years LYs you go, the higher the chance you have of encountering a Shiny in the Ultra Wilds. Lastly, a Gym gets added in Malie City. Recommend Emulator CIA games are played on real 3DS with Custom Firmware guide. Decrypted 3DS ROMs on Citra emulator which is still in development.
