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[[File:Sun Moon Ultra Beasts artwork.png|thumb|370px|Artwork drawn by [[Hitoshi Ariga]] depicting the first Ultra Beasts to appear in the series]]
The '''Ultra Beasts''' (Japanese: '''ウルトラビースト''' ''Ultra Beast'') are a group of {{DL|Extraterrestrial Pokémon|extradimensional Pokémon}} originating from [[Ultra Space]]. They possess power that transcends humans' understanding of the world.

Ultra Beasts infrequently appear from [[Ultra Wormhole]]s in [[Alola]]. These appearances are apparently as unexpected for the Ultra Beasts as for Alolans, which tends to make them combative. They are especially drawn to people who have passed through an Ultra Wormhole, due to the residual wormhole energy on them, apparently expecting to find a wormhole they can use to return home.

There are currently eleven known Ultra Beasts:
* {{p|Nihilego}} (codenamed UB-01 Symbiont)
* {{p|Buzzwole}} (codenamed UB-02 Absorption){{sup/7|SUS}}
* {{p|Pheromosa}} (codenamed UB-02 Beauty){{sup/7|MUM}}
* {{p|Xurkitree}} (codenamed UB-03 Lighting)
* {{p|Celesteela}} (codenamed UB-04 Blaster){{sup/7|MUM}}
* {{p|Kartana}} (codenamed UB-04 Blade){{sup/7|SUS}}
* {{p|Guzzlord}} (codenamed UB-05 Glutton)
* {{p|Poipole}} (codenamed UB Adhesive){{sup/7|USUM}}
* {{p|Naganadel}} (codenamed UB Stinger){{sup/7|USUM}}
* {{p|Stakataka}} (codenamed UB Assembly){{sup/7|UM}}
* {{p|Blacephalon}} (codenamed UB Burst){{sup/7|US}}

All Ultra Beasts share the [[Ability]] {{a|Beast Boost}}.

When encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, the residual energy from Ultra Wormholes manifests as a red aura that boosts one of their [[Statistic|stats]] at the start of {{pkmn|battle}}, similar to a [[Totem Pokémon]]'s orange aura. [[Wicke]] theorizes that they store this energy in their bodies.

Most Poké Balls have difficulty recognizing Ultra Beasts as Pokémon due to their extradimensional origins, impairing their ability to effectively catch them. [[Beast Ball]]s, being specifically designed to catch Ultra Beasts, are instead ineffective against Pokémon that are not Ultra Beasts. The [[Master Ball]] is unaffected by this impairment due to catching any Pokémon without fail, even Ultra Beasts.

Although unconfirmed, [[Aether Foundation]] scientists hypothesized that {{p|Cosmog}} is also an Ultra Beast, due to its ability to create Ultra Wormholes. {{p|Necrozma}}'s [[Pokédex]] entry also states that it is "reminiscent of the Ultra Beasts", but when it was in the wild, the International Police reported that all Ultra Beasts it had detected had been caught, and Beast Balls are not effective at catching it. Additionally, [[Dulse]] refers to Necrozma as "a creature almost like an Ultra Beast" in Pokémon Ultra Sun. In {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma and Ultra Necrozma are all marked as Ultra Beasts. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the Aether Foundation, mistaking {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} for an Ultra Beast, gives it the codename "UB Black". Furthermore, the [[Pokémon HOME]] [[Challenges (HOME)|Challenge]] for registering species of Ultra Beast does not take into account Cosmog, its evolutions, or Necrozma.

==History==
Although an extremely rare event, legends in Alola tell of fearsome Pokémon appearing from Ultra Wormholes. The legends also tell that the [[guardian deities]] would fight fiercely against them.

Years prior to the events of {{g|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Mohn|Professor Mohn]] published a theory on Ultra Wormholes and papers describing {{p|Nihilego}}.

The [[Aether Foundation]] conducted research on the Ultra Beasts, including the Beast Killer project to create a Pokémon—{{p|Type: Null|Type: Full}}—that could fight against Ultra Beasts. The Beast Killer project ended in failure, and the three known Type: Full were cryogenically frozen and their names changed to Type: Null. The foundation also developed the [[Beast Ball]] to catch the Ultra Beasts.

The [[International Police]] have also tracked Ultra Beasts in the past and into the present under a secret division known as the UB Task Force. The UB Task Force is tasked with investigating the ecology of Ultra Beasts, protecting people from harm from them, and either safeguarding or destroying the Ultra Beasts. Ten years prior to the events of Sun and Moon, a three-person team composed of [[Looker]], [[Nanu]], and an unnamed {{DL|Ultra Wormhole|Fallers|Faller}} came to Alola to track down and destroy a Guzzlord; in the process, the Faller was killed. The International Police refer to each of the Ultra Beasts by code names.

The first reported sightings of Buzzwole, Pheromosa, Xurkitree, Kartana, and Celesteela were after the incident at [[Aether Paradise]] where Lusamine forced Cosmog to create an Ultra Wormhole and used it to travel to Ultra Space.

The first reported sightings of Stakataka and Blacephalon were after the incident at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}} when {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}{{sup/7|UM}} opened many [[Ultra Wormhole]]s across Alola. The first reported sighting of Poipole was by the [[Ultra Recon Squad]].

==In the games==
===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
During the main story, the player encounters {{p|Nihilego}} at [[Aether Paradise]] during their first meeting with Aether President [[Lusamine]], when it emerges from a spontaneously appearing [[Ultra Wormhole]]. During the player's confrontation with Lusamine after she captures [[Nebby]], Lusamine uses Nebby's power to open Ultra Wormholes across the Alola region, bringing Ultra Beasts into the region; Nihilego is seen emerging from the portal near Lusamine, while {{p|Buzzwole}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Pheromosa}}{{sup/7|M}} is seen emerging from a portal over [[Melemele Island]] and battling {{p|Tapu Koko}}. The player also encounters several {{p|Nihilego}} in [[Ultra Space]] after arriving with {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|S}}/{{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|M}} and [[Lillie]].

After the player becomes {{pkmn|Champion}}, some Ultra Beasts remain at large around Alola. The player receives [[Enigmatic Card|a card]] from a stranger directing them to visit the motel on [[Akala Island]]'s {{rt|8|Alola}}. When they enter the guest room, they will find [[Looker]] and [[Anabel]], who invite the player to join the International Police's UB Task Force and protect the Ultra Beasts currently loose in Alola. Upon accepting, the player begins a series of missions to capture the Ultra Beasts, spanning all four of Alola's islands, each time based out of the island's motel (or the restaurant on [[Poni Island]]). In some missions, there are multiple of the same species of Ultra Beast to be captured, and in some missions they may be found at either of two locations. If the player [[escape|flees]] from or defeats an Ultra Beast, it remains in the area and the player will still be able to find it again immediately (either at the same place or at the alternate location, if applicable). When the player is in an area where there are Ultra Beasts during a mission, the music changes from the area's normal score.

All [[Poké Ball]]s except [[Master Ball]]s and [[Beast Ball]]s have a [[catch rate]] multiplier of 0.1× against Ultra Beasts; the Beast Ball has a catch rate multiplier of 5× for Ultra Beasts. If a Beast Ball is used against any other type of Pokémon, its catch rate multiplier is 0.1×.

Unlike regular Pokémon, the [[Pokédex]] will not record Ultra Beasts as seen; it will only register them when they are caught. If an Ultra Beast is not in the Pokédex, its name will show as ??? in battle.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
During the story, the player encounters {{p|Poipole}} as the main Pokémon used by the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] member [[Dulse]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Soliera]]{{sup/7|UM}}. Like in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, {{p|Nihilego}} appears at [[Aether Paradise]] after meeting with [[Lusamine]]. During the player's confrontation with Dusk Mane{{sup/7|US}}/Dawn Wings{{sup/7|UM}} {{p|Necrozma}}, it proceeds to open multiple [[Ultra Wormhole|Ultra Wormholes]] all across [[Alola]], unleashing Ultra Beasts into Alola. {{p|Blacephalon}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Stakataka}}{{sup/7|UM}} appears on [[Mahalo Trail]], facing against [[Hala]], [[Hau]], and {{p|Tapu Koko}}. Additionally, [[Olivia]] encounters {{p|Buzzwole}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Pheromosa}}{{sup/7|UM}} at the [[Ruins of Life]], [[Nanu]] encounters {{p|Guzzlord}} at the [[Ruins of Abundance]], and [[Hapu]] encounters [[Xurkitree]] at the [[Ruins of Hope]].

The first seven Ultra Beasts can be reached in white [[Ultra Wormhole]]s in the [[Ultra Warp Ride]]. {{p|Nihilego}} can be found in [[Ultra Deep Sea]], {{p|Buzzwole}}{{sup/7|US}} in [[Ultra Jungle]], {{p|Pheromosa}}{{sup/7|UM}} in [[Ultra Desert]], {{p|Xurkitree}} in [[Ultra Plant]], {{p|Celesteela}}{{sup/7|UM}} in [[Ultra Crater]], {{p|Kartana}}{{sup/7|US}} in [[Ultra Forest]], and {{p|Guzzlord}} in [[Ultra Ruin]]. They can be caught once per visit. After defeating {{p|Necrozma}} at [[Megalo Tower]], the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] offers {{p|Poipole}} to the player, and after the player becomes the Champion, the player can catch two {{p|Blacephalon}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Stakataka}}{{sup/7|UM}} at [[Poni Grove]].

Unlike regular Pokémon, the [[Pokédex]] will not normally record Ultra Beasts as seen; it will only register them when they are caught. If a wild Ultra Beast is not in the Pokédex, its name will show as ??? in battle. However, Ultra Beasts used by other Trainers will display their names in battle and register in the Pokédex; specifically, this occurs for the Poipole used by the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] and the Kartana used by the {{tc|Ultra Forest Kartenvoy}}{{sup/7|US}}. Additionally, the wild Blacephalon{{sup/7|US}}/Stakataka{{sup/7|UM}} encountered in [[Poni Grove]] do display their names and are registered in the Pokédex as seen even before the player catches them.

===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In [[The Crown Tundra]], the Ultra Beasts, excluding {{p|Poipole}} and {{p|Naganadel}}, can be found in [[Dynamax Adventure]]s after finding the [[Legendary Clue?|fourth Legendary Clue]]. Like the [[Legendary Pokémon]] found in the [[Max Lair]], only one of each Ultra Beast species can be caught. Poipole can be obtained as a {{pkmn2|gift}} after completing five successful Dynamax Adventures after unlocking '''They Came From The Ultra Beyond!'''.

===Base stats comparison===
{{groupstats/11|black|793|Nihilego|rock|109|53|47|127|131|103|794|Buzzwole|bug|107|139|139|53|53|79|795|Pheromosa|bug|71|137|37|137|37|151|796|Xurkitree|electric|83|89|71|173|71|83|797|Celesteela|steel|97|101|103|107|101|61|798|Kartana|grass|59|181|131|59|31|109|799|Guzzlord|dark|223|101|53|97|53|43|803|Poipole|poison|67|73|67|73|67|73|804|Naganadel|poison|73|73|73|127|73|121|805|Stakataka|rock|61|131|211|53|101|13|806|Blacephalon|fire|53|127|53|151|79|107}}

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| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Wonder Room|{{psychic color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Superpower|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Quiver Dance|{{bug color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | {{mcolor|Power Whip|{{grass color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Swords Dance|{{normal color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Thrash|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Stealth Rock|{{rock color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Fire Blast|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
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| style="background:#{{black color dark}}; text-align:right" | {{color|{{black color light}}|70}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Head Smash|{{rock color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Focus Punch|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|High Jump Kick|{{fighting color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Zap Cannon|{{electric color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Skull Bash|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Guillotine|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Giga Impact|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double-Edge|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Mind Blown|{{fire color dark}}}}'''
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| colspan="12" style="background:#{{black color dark}}; color: #{{black color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|{{normal color light}}|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
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==In the anime==
{{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)}}
Nihilego debuted in a flashback in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', where {{an|Gladion}} revealed to {{Ash}} that {{an|Lillie}} was once attacked by one when she was younger, resulting in her present-day fear of touching Pokémon. It appeared again in another flashback in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]''.

In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', Faba managed to summon another Nihilego from an Ultra Wormhole. [[Lusamine]], Gladion, and Ash briefly battled the Ultra Beast before it took Lusamine into the Ultra Wormhole and disappeared. They were given the proper name Nihilego in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]''.

Multiple Nihilego appeared in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' in [[Ultra Deep Sea]].

Nihilego appeared again in a flashback, and {{AP|Poipole}} debuted in ''The Professors' New Adventure!''. It would eventually be caught by Ash in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]''.

Buzzwole debuted in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', where it wreaked havoc throughout [[Melemele Island]] until the [[Ultra Guardians]] {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a [[Beast Ball]] and released it back into [[Ultra Space]]. In this episode, it is also revealed that despite being Pokémon, {{MTR}} cannot understand what Ultra Beasts are saying.

Celesteela debuted in ''[[SM069|Rise and Shine, Starship!]]'', where {{an|Sophocles}} found one while camping at [[Bamboo Hill]]. He and {{ashcl}} dug it out of the ground, and although the Ultra Guardians failed to catch it due to the fact that it was rooted down, it eventually flew off back into space. Unlike other Ultra Beasts, this Celesteela had been growing in [[Alola]] for more than 200 years.

''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]'' saw the debut of both Blacephalon and Xurkitree. Ash and his classmates first encountered Blacephalon performing during a fireworks show, thinking that it was a part of the show. The next day, they learned that it was an Ultra Beast and set out as the Ultra Guardians to capture it. However, instead of Blacephalon, they encountered a different Ultra Beast, Xurkitree. After preventing Xurkitree from feeding on electricity from a power line, the Blacephalon from the night before appeared. The two Ultra Beasts ended up in a performance showdown, each trying to outperform the other with their moves. Thanks to a distraction from the Ultra Guardians, they were able to distract, weaken, and subsequently catch the two Ultra Beasts, allowing them to be returned home.

Naganadel debuted in ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', where it appeared inside the dream of [[Ash's Poipole]] located inside of an unknown [[Ultra Space]] nest location. It physically debuted in ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', where it revealed that Ash's Poipole originally came to Alola to scout for a place for it and its hive to live.

Stakataka debuted in ''[[SM085|The Long Vault Home!]]'', where it arrived at the [[Pokémon School]] during midnight. After several unsuccessful attempts, it later moved to another location where it was mistaken for a pedestal for [[Viren]]'s statue. The statue being placed on top of it caused it to go berserk, necessitating intervention by the Ultra Guardians.

Guzzlord debuted in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', where it was shown to have destroyed an alternate version of [[Hau'oli City]], leaving behind the [[Ultra Ruin]]. In the present day, it attacked {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} before they were saved by {{al|Dia}} and his {{p|Zeraora}}. In ''[[SM101|Parallel Friendships!]]'', Ash and Dia successfully sent it back to its home world through an [[Ultra Wormhole]], saving the Ultra Ruin.

Pheromosa debuted in ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]'', where it was stealing all of the [[Z-Crystal]]s from {{pkmn|Trainer}}s throughout the [[Alola]] region. After several unsuccessful attempts by the Ultra Guardians to stop it, it was eventually defeated by {{an|Bewear}}, giving the Ultra Guardians the opportunity to catch it and send it back home.

Kartana debuted in ''[[SM124|Living on the Cutting Edge!]]'', where it was cutting everything throughout the [[Melemele Island]]. The Ultra Guardians attempted to capture it, but were unsuccessful. Soon after, a meteor approached from outer space, due to a conflict between a {{p|Deoxys}} and a {{p|Rayquaza}}. The Ultra Beast eventually cut it and saved it from hitting the [[Pokémon School]]. Afterwards, it made a cut in the fabric of space, which created an [[Ultra Wormhole]], allowing it to return home.

In the anime, {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} was speculated to be an Ultra Beast by the [[Aether Foundation]] before its relationship to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Solgaleo}} was fully understood. Similarly, {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}}, having not yet been identified as the "Blinding One" of Alolan myth, was given the codename UB Black (Japanese: '''{{tt|ＵＢ:ＢＬＡＣＫ|ユービー：ブラック}}''' ''UB: Black''). In the [[SM146|final episode]] of the series, Ash recounted a story of an adventure he had with Solgaleo in an unnamed Ultra Space world, where he helped an Ultra Beast he had "never seen before", despite all known Ultra Beasts having debuted in the anime.

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The Ultra Beasts debuted in the {{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}. They were first mentioned in ''[[PASM07|The Final Match and a Surprising Finale!]]'' by [[Gladion]], who, after losing to {{adv|Sun}} at an [[Iki Town]] festival tournament, contemplated losing his chance to meet with the [[Guardian deities]] and instead decided to train elsewhere to prepare to confront the Ultra Beasts when they arrive.

In ''[[PASM09|True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill]]'', {{adv|Moon}} and [[Mallow]] found {{p|Tapu Lele}} battling a {{p|Xurkitree}} as it was emerging from an [[Ultra Wormhole]] above [[Lush Jungle]]. Moon attempted to capture the Xurkitree, but it managed to retreat back inside the Ultra Wormhole and escape. Later, the two chose to give it the codename "Lighting" to avoid having to describe its appearance every time when talking about it.

Later, [[Guzma]] was confronted by the [[Kiawe]], Mallow, Lana, [[Acerola]], [[Ilima]], and [[Hau]], who had traveled to [[Po Town]] to talk with the [[Team Skull]] boss. Guzma instead sent a {{p|Pheromosa}}, {{p|Celesteela}}, and {{p|Guzzlord}} to attack the Captains' group. After the beasts proceeded to defeat the Captains' Pokémon, Guzma used a {{p|Cosmog}} to open more Ultra Wormholes, summoning a Xurkitree and a {{p|Nihilego}}. The Captains were rescued by [[Gladion]], who used his {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}} to battle the beasts, and managed to easily hold them back due to being created specifically to combat them.

Afterward, Nihilego captured Guzma and dragged him into an Ultra Wormhole with it. The other beasts escaped from Po Town's barrier, allowing them to wreak havoc on the rest of [[Ula'ula Island]]. [[Anabel]] and {{adv|Looker}} arrived shortly thereafter, and while Looker went off to investigate the Ultra Beasts that broke through the walls, Anabel assisted Sun and Moon in battling a {{p|Blacephalon}}. Anabel attempted to capture Blacephalon, only to discover that ordinary [[Poké Ball]]s do not work on Ultra Beasts. Before Blacephalon could retaliate with {{m|Mind Blown}}, {{p|Tapu Bulu}} blew it away. Afterward, while Sun, Moon, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, and [[Professor Burnet]] gave Tapu Bulu a [[Mirage Berry]], Anabel speculated that there was a certain person hiding in Alola, who was capable of creating Poké Balls that would be able to capture Ultra Beasts.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Ultra Beast (TCG)}}
Ultra Beasts were introduced to the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] in the {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}} expansion as a classification of {{TCG|Pokémon}} cards. Ultra Beast cards are distinguished by a red '''''Ultra Beast''''' label superimposed on the card art below the {{stat|HP}} and {{TCG|type}}. Ultra Beast [[Pokémon-GX (TCG)|GX]] cards have a red {{red GX}} graphic instead of the blue {{GX}} graphic depicted on other Pokémon-GX cards. Similarly, Ultra Beast [[Pokémon-GX (TCG)#Tag Team Pokémon-GX|Tag Team GX]] have a red {{red TT GX}} graphic as opposed to a blue {{TT GX}} one.

Unlike the [[core series]] games, Dusk Mane Necrozma, Dawn Wings Necrozma, and Ultra Necrozma are Ultra Beasts in the TCG. Necrozma in its base form, however, is not.

==Trivia==
* {{p|Buzzwole}} and {{p|Pheromosa}} are the only Ultra Beasts that share a type combination.
* The [[base stats]] of the Ultra Beasts, and the levels at which they learn moves in Generation VII (except level 1) are all {{wp|prime number}}s. They share this trait with {{p|Cosmog}} and its evolved forms. The only exception is {{p|Naganadel}}, which has a {{stat|Speed}} stat of 121, which is a {{wp|prime power}}.
** All Ultra Beasts except {{p|Poipole}} and Naganadel have a base stat total of 570.
* Of all the Ultra Beasts, Buzzwole learns the most moves via level up with 20, and {{p|Blacephalon}} learns the fewest with 11.
* The Ultra Beasts and the [[light trio]] (plus their pre-evolved forms Cosmog and {{p|Cosmoem}}) all share a unique sound frequency found within or after their [[Cry|cries]], approximately 1.250 seconds in duration. This may reflect their connection to and natural origin from Ultra Space.
* The only Ultra Beasts that are part of an evolutionary line are Poipole and Naganadel.
* Although the Ultra Beasts are not {{pkmn2|Legendary}},<ref>[https://3ds.pokemon-gl.com/information/38d5a921-a2e3-4183-a1f1-42e0b5900972 Powerful Pokémon Clash in Rating Battle Season 13] ([http://pokemonglobalnews.tumblr.com/post/179836491622/powerful-pok%C3%A9mon-clash-in-rating-battle-season-13 mirror])</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20190712083444/https://d30u2kqt4gtxnu.cloudfront.net/en-us/activities/quiz/ Legendary Pokémon quiz]: Question 10 (archive)</ref><ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/strategy/ten-tips-for-catching-legendary-pokemon/ Ten Tips for Catching Legendary Pokémon]: Pokémon.com</ref> they share some characteristics with numerous Legendary Pokémon: they all are {{cat|Genderless Pokémon|genderless}}, are in the {{egg|Undiscovered}} egg group, are scripted encounters, have special battle music, are guaranteed to have at least three {{IV}}s of 31, and have special [[Rotom Pokédex]] pages.
** In Generation VII, if the player chooses to filter out people seeking {{pkmn2|Mythical}} or Legendary Pokémon on the [[Global Trade System]], then people seeking Ultra Beasts will not be displayed. In Generation VIII, the filter instead only filters out Mythical and [[Special Pokémon|Special]] Legendary Pokémon and does not filter out Ultra Beasts.
** In the code of Pokémon games they belong to "sublegendary" category.<ref>https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/799322666079551488</ref>
** In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[Peony]] refers to both Legendary Pokémon and Ultra Beasts as "legendary".
* Buzzwole, {{p|Xurkitree}}, and {{p|Guzzlord}}'s Ultra Sun Pokédex entries; and Pheromosa, {{p|Celesteela}}, and {{p|Kartana}}'s Ultra Moon Pokédex entries have exactly the same text. They are the only Pokémon with Pokédex entries identical to another Pokémon. The Pokédex entry reads as: "Although it's alien to this world and a danger here, it's apparently a common organism in the world where it normally lives."
* The Ultra Beasts are based on the idea of {{wp|invasive species}}, as stated by [[Shigeru Ohmori]] in an interview in ''[[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: The Official Alola Region Pokédex & Postgame Adventure Guide]]''.
* According to [[Pokémon Daisuki Club]]'s [https://www.pokemon.jp/special/mystery/file/04.html Mystery File] feature website, some researchers theorize {{p|Unown}} may be related to Ultra Beasts.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* {{cat|Trainers with Ultra Beasts}}

==References==
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