Pokémon Moon is a role-playing video game developed by Game Freak and published by The Pokémon Company for the Nintendo 3DS. Released in November 2016, it is part of the seventh generation of the Pokémon series. Players take on the role of a young trainer who explores the tropical region of Alola, capturing and training various creatures known as Pokémon. In Pokémon Moon, players aim to become the Champion by battling other trainers and completing the Pokédex, a comprehensive Pokémon encyclopedia. The game features unique Pokémon, new gameplay mechanics, and a storyline that includes the mysterious Ultra Beasts and the legendary Pokémon Lunala.