Hala

Hala ハラ Hala
Artwork from Sun and Moon
Gender	Male
Hometown	Iki Town
Region	Alola
Relatives	Hau (grandson)
Trainer class	Island Kahuna, Elite Four
Generation	VII
Games	Sun and Moon
Elite Four of	Pokémon League (Alola)
Specializes in	Fighting types

Hala (Japanese: ハラ Hala) is a character introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. He is the Kahuna of Melemele Island. He specializes in Fighting-type Pokémon.

In the games

As Kahuna of Melemele Island, Hala is considered one of the island's strongest trainers. Hau is his grandson.

Together with Professor Kukui, Hala gives the player and Hau their starter Pokémon. He later leads a ceremony celebrating the beginning of the player and Hau's careers as Pokémon Trainers. The player eventually battles him in the grand trial of the Melemele island challenge.

When Ultra Wormholes begin appearing across Alola, Hala encounters UB-02 Absorption^S/Beauty^M. Before he can send out a Pokémon to battle, Tapu Koko appears to battle the Ultra Beast. Hala agrees to work together with the guardian deity, and together, they fend off the intruder.

Hala is later revealed to be one of the Trainers Professor Kukui invited to act as the Elite Four of the Pokémon League of Alola.

Hala keeps his Pokémon in Ultra Balls.

Pokémon

Grand Trial battle

Island Kahuna Hala Iki Town Sun and Moon Reward: $2,400

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Anger Point Held item: None Mankey♂ Lv.14 Karate Chop Fighting Physical   --       Focus Energy Normal Status   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Unknown Held item: None Makuhita♂ Lv.14 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Sand Attack Ground Status   --       Arm Thrust Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Iron Fist Held item: Fightinium Z Crabrawler♂ Lv.15 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Leer Normal Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Pokémon League battle

Elite Four Hala Fighting Chamber Sun and Moon Reward: $11,000

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Unknown Held item: None Hariyama♂ Lv.54 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Knock Off Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Anger Point Held item: None Primeape♂ Lv.54 Cross Chop Fighting Physical   --       Outrage Dragon Physical   --       Punishment Dark Physical   --       Pursuit Dark Physical   --       Types: Normal Fighting Ability: Unknown Held item: None Bewear♂ Lv.54 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Brutal Swing Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Water Fighting Ability: Water Absorb Held item: None Poliwrath♂ Lv.54 Waterfall Water Physical   --       Submission Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Fighting Ice Ability: Unknown Held item: Fightinium Z Crabominable♂ Lv.55 Ice Hammer Ice Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Pokémon League rematch

Elite Four Hala Fighting Chamber Sun and Moon Reward: $12,600

Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Unknown Held item: None Hariyama♂ Lv.63 Fake Out Normal Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Knock Off Dark Physical   --       Heavy Slam Steel Physical   --       Type: Fighting Unknown Ability: Unknown Held item: None Primeape♂ Lv.63 Cross Chop Fighting Physical   --       Rock Slide Rock Physical   --       Punishment Dark Physical   --       Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical   --       Types: Normal Fighting Ability: Unknown Held item: None Bewear♂ Lv.63 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical   --       Brutal Swing Dark Physical   --       Dragon Claw Dragon Physical   --       Shadow Claw Ghost Physical   --       Types: Water Fighting Ability: Unknown Held item: None Poliwrath♂ Lv.63 Waterfall Water Physical   --       Brick Break Fighting Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Payback Dark Physical   --       Types: Fighting Ice Ability: Unknown Held item: Fightinium Z Crabominable♂ Lv.63 Ice Hammer Ice Physical   --       Close Combat Fighting Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --

Gives to new Trainers

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Quotes

Iki Town

First meeting

"Have I missed something?"

"I am kahuna of this island, after all. Whenever there is a problem on the island, it is my duty to resolve it."

"Sorry, Lillie. What were you saying before? For some reason I thought I saw Tapu Koko flying about..."

"Ho! Although it is said to protect us, our Tapu Koko is a rather fickle creature. Yet our guardian was moved to save you. Kukui, my boy, I think we have cause to celebrate! It seems I should entrust this brave and kind young boy/girl with a Pokémon of his/her own. We’ll make a fine Trainer out of him/her!"

"I’m glad to meet you, child. I am Hala, the kahuna of Melemele Island. Welcome to Alola! Young Kukui had told me of your coming. I’m glad we got the chance to meet today."

"Come, my Pokémon! Let’s have a look at you!"

"First is the Grass-type Pokémon, Rowlet! Next is the Fire-type Pokémon, Litten! And last is the Water-type Pokémon, Popplio!"

"Which Pokémon will you choose as your partner?"

• After choosing the Starter Pokemon

"Only when you have both chosen each other can you truly call each other partners. So let us see if little Rowlet/Litten/Popplio there also decides to choose you!"

"Ho! So little Rowlet/Litten/Popplio has accepted you as well, <player>!"

"Having accepted one another, you’ll surely be friends for life!"

Upon meeting Hau

"Dahahaha! Where’s the fire, boy? And what kind of a Pokémon battle would that be where you don’t even give a name first, eh?"

"I appreciate you being willing to take on my grandson here. I expect a no-holds-barred battle from the both of you!"

• After battling Hau

"Hm? <Player>... Would you be so kind as to give me a look at that sparkling stone you have there?"

"Could it be?!"

"You were rescued by Tapu Koko at the bridge— isn’t that what I heard, <player>?"

"So it even deigned to give you a stone... Perhaps you are here in Alola, <player>, because this is where you are meant to be. Allow me to borrow this stone for now. Fret not! I’ll return it to you tomorrow evening. It would seem that you have the makings of a fine Trainer. You must do us the honor of joining in our festival tomorrow!"

On the day of the festival

"The Alola region is made up of our four islands. And each island has its own guardian Pokémon. Our festival today is held to express our thanks to these great Pokémon guardian deities for always remaining by our sides. Well, we may call it a festival, but it’s just this little thing you see here. There may not be many of us, but at least every last one of us here goes all out."

"Your Pokémon have fought for you, so show them the same care in return, <player>. Allow me to heal them for you this time."

"Are you ready for this Pokémon battle?"

Yes: "Then let’s begin!"

No: "When you feel that you’re ready, come back and tell me."

• Before the ceremony battle

"For all life on our islands... and for those who undertake the island challenge with joy in their hearts... we pray for your protection... for them and all Melemele. May this Pokémon battle be an offering to our island’s guardian deity—Tapu Koko!"

"Before you stands Hau—grandson to the kahuna."

"Before him stands <player>— one who has met with Tapu Koko."

"<Player>! Hau! Bring forth the power of your Pokémon!"

• After the ceremony battle

"It was a good battle. With this, even Tapu Koko..." (Tapu Koko's voice are sounded across the town) "Ho! You heard it yourself! Tapu Koko’s song of approval."

"Oh, I nearly forgot! I think it is time you take this, <player>."

"Your Z-Ring, a mysterious armband that can draw out the power that lies deep within Pokémon... It can bring forth their Z-Power. We kahunas can make them by refining stones like the Sparkling Stone that you received from Tapu Koko. Although until you collect more Z-Crystals during your island challenge, you will not be able to draw out the Z-Power of your Pokémon. And yet you have already received that Sparkling Stone... It seems Tapu Koko took quite a liking to you... or perhaps it has a mission for you. In other words, it’s time for you to get out there and start your island challenge! If you visit every island, maybe you’ll figure out what that mission is."

Hau'oli City

Near Trainer's School

"Ho! If it isn’t Lillie and <player>. Sorry for scaring you, friend. I guess it’s time I get old Tauros back home. Oh! But why don’t you give him a little pat first, <player>?"

"Ha ha ha! You see that? This rascal already loves you! Pokémon become happier when we show them some care."

"Wa ha ha! Oh the places you’ll go, child! And as you do, you will surely meet more Pokémon and people who will enrich your life."

Near path to Route 2

• If spoken to when player hasn't finished exploring Hau'oli City

"<Player>! You stand back. Old kahuna Hala will take care of this ornery Tauros! Why don’t you take a stroll through Hau’oli?"

• After player finished exploring Hau'oli City

"Hah!"

"There! <Player>, I’ve got this ornery creature calmed again, for now. Want to try giving him a little pat again? That’s the only way he’ll get used to you."

"Maybe old Tauros here can feel your love for Pokémon. He sure seems happy to know you. And yet... It still seems to me like Tauros wants to stretch his legs on his own island challenge! Ha!"

"What! You want to play tag, now? The Melemele kahuna never loses, friend!"

Iki Town

Grand Trial of Melemele Island

"Congratulations on clearing your trial in the Verdant Cavern. Good work. I suppose you are here to battle the kahuna? You think you and <First Pokémon in party> are ready for me, <player>?"

Definitely! "I have been waiting for this!"

Please wait "I will. But come speak with me as soon as you are ready."

• If talked to again

"Are you here to battle the kahuna? <Player>! <First Pokémon in party>!"

• Before battle

"Ho! I have been expecting you. Allow me to properly greet the young adventurers embarking on their island challenge. I am Hala, the kahuna of Melemele Island."

"Shall we begin? The final trial here on Melemele Island will be a Pokémon battle against me, the kahuna! It is known as the grand trial! "

• If player only has one Pokémon in party

"Well, <player>! You have been entrusted with the Sparkling Stone by Tapu Koko! Now show me you and your partner <first Pokémon in party>’s full power!"

• If player has more than one Pokémon in party

"Well, <player>! You have been entrusted with the Sparkling Stone by Tapu Koko! Now show me you and your partner <first Pokémon in party> and your team’s full power!"

"Old Hala here will also be going all out! Let the grand trial begin!"

• Being defeated

"Whoa! Well played!"

• After being defeated

"...Hmmph! The results come as no surprise to me. What a fine Trainer...and what fine Pokémon, too!"

"Ho! And our mighty Tapu Koko agrees!"

"Hmmph! Perhaps Tapu Koko is hoping that a day may come when you will grow strong enough to battle it as well... Accept this Z-Crystal! It allows Trainers to share their power with their partner Pokémon!"

"Observe, <player>. If you wish to use the Fighting-type Z-Power, move your arm like this... then bend your hips like this and pose!"

"Now then, <player>! With this victory... you have cleared all of the trials of Melemele Island, the first of Alola’s islands! The Melemele stamp is proof of your accomplishments. With it, Pokémon up to Lv. 35, even those you received in a trade, will obey you!"

"The moon in the daytime... The sun at night... Now to see if you can pour your heart into something that cannot be seen but is very much real. As you continue on your island challenge, consider what makes up the people and Pokémon that you meet: both what you can see and what you cannot. You will surely meet Tapu Koko again someday."

Getting Poké Ride

"Whoa there, Tauros!"

"I’ve got an idea! How about I set you up so you can ride my Tauros whenever you’d like? No reason why he shouldn’t get to enjoy the island challenge, too!"

"I’ll take care of all the little things you’ll need in order to ride a Pokémon, <player>!"

"Why don’t you hop on there?"

• After the player rides the Tauros

"The world looks a bit different from atop a mighty Tauros, eh? See, <player>. Here in Alola our Pokémon lend us their strength and let us ride about on them!"

"Let me explain some of the gear I gave you... Your Ride Pager is a tool that lets you summon a Ride Pokémon. According to the instructions, you need only “press the Y Button to turn on your Ride Pager! Use the B Button to dash!”"

"And your Riding Wear will be the special outfit you wear when riding Pokémon."

"Have a little romp around Alola with Tauros here. I’m sure you’ll be charmed by him! When you use your Ride Pager, Ride Pokémon will kindly come running to help you wherever you may be!"

Mahalo Trail

"Dooot doo doo, just a kahuna on a stroll to the laguna. ♪"

"Wait, this disturbance I feel..."

• After the appearance of Ultra Beast

"Oh, this one’s a rare visitor! You have come before the island kahuna!"

"Did you come here as a guardian or just to battle? The other islands must surely be facing the same threat. I’m counting on you, my comrades... As kahuna of this island, I, Hala, will support you!"

Pokémon League

• Upon entering Fighting Chamber

"Old Hala is here to make you holler!"

First battle

• Before battle

"Your old kahuna is now also a member of the Elite Four. Well, this time I’m holding nothing back! Time for you to see what I can really do!"

• Upon being defeated

"I could feel the power you gained on your journey through Alola."

• After being defeated

"It is only when the balance of the old and the new is just right that you can create something truly original. That is what I saw in the battle between us. An elder’s experience and the fire of youth!"

Rematch battle

• Before battle

"Welcome, Champion, to the Pokémon League, where strength is everything! Now, with love in our hearts, let us clash in Pokémon battle!"

• After being defeated

"A heart-pounding battle like that always sends a shiver through my whole body! I’m sure my Pokémon felt it, too!"

• General afterword

(If chosen first) "Oh ho ho! So it’s me who faced you first. Defeating the Elite Four will become a fine part of our island challenge!"

(If chosen second) "Oh ho ho! So I was the second to face you? Some people would say you’re halfway there, while some may say you’ve still got halfway to go. How you see it is up to you."

(if chosen third) "Oh ho ho! So I was the third to face you? If you’ll take a bit of advice from this old man, I wouldn’t let my guard down yet if I were you."

(If chosen last) "Oh ho ho! So I was the last to face you? But then who do you think awaits you in the Champion’s chamber?"

Hau'oli City Beachfront (post-game)

"Well played, <player>!

"What a high opinion of yourself you have. Ha! I just happened to see <player> here, so I thought I would come over."

"Oh, Guzma...when will you understand? Only when you respect your opponent’s skill will it bring out the best in you. You miss the true meaning of battling. The goal is not to beat your opponent down, but for both Trainers to grow stronger!"

"But the battle I just saw seemed a bit different. While you may say you’re only interested in crushing your opponent, I sensed a desire to defeat <player> deep in your heart."

"If you continue on this path, you’ll never be able to defeat <player>! Guzma, admit the worthiness of your opponents! Only then can you become even stronger than you already are! Allow yourself to know the people and Pokémon you encounter, and look deeply into your heart."

"<Player>, allow me to handle this foolish young man. I will make a fine Trainer out of him yet, or I’m not an island kahuna! I hope that can be considered penance for the wrongs he and Team Skull have committed."

"Oh ho ho! The two of us will go many places together! And we will meet more people and Pokémon who will enrich our lives."

Sprites

VS models from Sun and Moon

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	ハラ Hala	From hala (Hawaiian for Pandanus tectorius)
English, German, Italian	Hala	Same as Japanese name
French	Pectorius	From Pandanus tectorius
Spanish	Kaudan	Possibly from kahuna and Pandanus
Korean	할라 Halla	Transliteration of Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin)	哈拉 Hālā	Transliteration of Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese)	哈拉 Hālāai	Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
Russian	Хала Khala	Transcription of English name

Trial Captains and island kahunas of the Alola region

Verdant Cavern

Ilima

Brooklet Hill

Lana

Wela Volcano Park

Kiawe

Lush Jungle

Mallow

Hokulani Observatory

Sophocles

Thrifty Megamart

Acerola

Seafolk Village

Mina

Melemele Island

Hala

Akala Island

Olivia

Ula'ula Island

Nanu

Poni Island

Hapu

Alola League
Elite Four Hala Molayne	Elite Four Olivia	Elite Four Acerola	Elite Four Kahili

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