Pokémon Sun 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 explore the tropical region of Alola, capturing and training various creatures known as Pokémon to battle other trainers. In Pokémon Sun, players take on the role of a young trainer who aims to become the Champion of the Alola League. The game introduces new features, including the Z-Move mechanic, allowing trainers to unleash powerful attacks. Players can also encounter new Pokémon species and regional variants unique to Alola.