Walkthroughs: Location Guides
Z-Crystal Locations
A Z-Crystal is an item required to upgrade moves to Z-Moves. During the game, the player can obtain Z-Crystals for their Bag, which will be stored in a dedicated Bag section. These Z-Crystals can be used to create held items of the same name at will. A held Z-Crystal is automatically removed if the Pokémon is traded between players; however, some Pokémon received from in-game trades may be holding a Z-Crystal the player already has. Read more about Z-Crystals and Z-Moves
Locations of Z-Crystals for Each Type
Buginium Z
In Guzma's room in the Shady House in Po Town (Ula'ula Island), in the chest next to the chair.
Darkinium Z
From Kahuna Nanu after defeating him in his grand trial in Malie City (Ula'ula Island).
Dragonium Z
Reward for defeating Totem Kommo-o in Vast Poni Canyon (Poni Island).
Electrium Z
From Captain Sophocles after completing his trial in the Hokulani Observatory (Ula'ula Island).
Fairium Z
From Mina on the bridge in Vast Poni Canyon (Poni Island)
Fightinium Z
From Kahuna Hala after defeating him in his grand trial in Iki Town (Melemele Island).
Firium Z
From Captain Kiawe after completing his trial in Wela Volcano Park (Akala Island).
Flyinium Z
In Ten Carat Hill (Melemele Island), on a cliff overlooking the hollow, via the path blocked by a heavy boulder in the cave (requires Machamp Shove).
Ghostium Z
From Captain Acerola after completing her trial in the Abandonded Thrifty Megamart (Ula'ula Island).
Grassium Z
From Captain Mallow after completing her trial in Lush Jungle (Akala Island).
Groundium Z
From Kahuna Hapu after defeating her in her grand trial in Vast Poni Canyon (Poni Island).
Icium Z
In the cave of Mount Lanakila (Ula'ula Island), on a pedestal in the right side of the cave, reached by bearing right at every branch in the path from the initial entrance.
Normalium Z
From Captain Ilima after completing his trial in Verdant Cavern (Melemele Island).
Poisonium Z
From Plumeria on Ancient Poni Path (Poni Island), after defeating the Team Skull Grunts.
Psychium Z
In Haina Desert, on the pedestal at the end of the path reached by following the stone stacks in order, 2-1-4-3 (after completing Acerola's trial).
Rockium Z
From Kahuna Olivia after defeating her in her grand trial in the Ruins of Life (Akala Island).
Steelium Z
From Molayne after completing Sophocles' trial in the Hokulani Observatory (Ula'ula Island).
Waterium Z
From Captain Lana after completing her trial in Brooklet Hill (Akala Island).
Locations of Z-Crystals for Specific Pokémon
Pikanium Z
From the lady with three Pikachu in Konikoni City (Akala Island).
Aloraichium Z
In Seafolk Village (Poni Island), from the female Veteran inside the Steelix ship in the east for showing her an Alolan Raichu.
Eevium Z
From Kagetora at the leftmost counter in the Thrifty Megamart on Royal Avenue (Akala Island) after completing his challenge.
Snorlium Z
Held by the Snorlium Z Munchlax (event).
Decidium Z
If the player chose Rowlet as their starter: In Malie Garden (Ula'ula Island), from Professor Kukui after defeating Guzma.
If the player didn't choose Rowlet: In the player's house (Melemele Island), from Hau after becoming Champion.
Incinium Z
If the player chose Litten as their starter: In Malie Garden (Ula'ula Island), from Professor Kukui after defeating Guzma.
If the player didn't choose Litten: In the player's house (Melemele Island), from Hau after becoming Champion.
Primarium Z
If the player chose Popplio as their starter: In Malie Garden (Ula'ula Island), from Professor Kukui after defeating Guzma.
If the player didn't choose Popplio: In the player's house (Melemele Island), from Hau after becoming Champion.
Tapunium Z
Obtained after battling Tapu Koko in the Ruins of Conflict (Melemele Island).