The Battle Tree is Alola’s ultimate challenge: endless streaks against Trainers with optimized teams, at level 50. To go far, you need a team built for this format, and a method. Here are ours.

Normal mode, capped at twenty wins, is manageable with good Pokémon from the adventure. Super mode, on the other hand, demands Pokémon bred for battle: perfect IVs, spread EVs, a fitting Nature and good items.

Two Battle Tree rules change everything: your held items must not repeat, and you never know which team you will face. Versatility beats raw power.