Ruins of Conflict

The Ruins of Conflict (Japanese: の Ruins of Conflict) are a location on Melemele Island in Alola, located north of the Plank Bridge on Mahalo Trail.

The Ruins of Conflict are where the guardian deity of Melemele Island,, can be found. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, during the denouement, after the undefined first enters the Hall of Fame, they visit the ruins with Lillie and challenge Tapu Koko to a battle. If the player defeats or flees from Tapu Koko, they may return to the ruins after the credits roll to challenge it again, without needing to defeat the Elite Four again. In, this does not occur, and Tapu Koko can only be encountered and battled during the post-game.

In the anime
The Ruins of Conflict first appeared in Trial and Tribulation!, where and Hala went there to pray for 's blessing before their grand trial. The ruins made a brief reappearance in A Dream Encounter!, where Tapu Koko was seen there, sensing the birth of a Cosmog.

In Full Moon and Many Arms!, Hala was shown there, paying respects to as a part of the Manalo Festival. Tapu Koko was also seen nearby, watching the sunrise.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The Ruins of Conflict first appeared in Going Ashore and Neighboring Akala Island. Gladion traveled there in order to meet with, only to find Guzma, who informed him that Tapu Koko wasn't there. Guzma then offered Gladion a position as an enforcer for Team Skull after having seen his skills at the Iki Town festival tournament. After Gladion accepted the offer, the two headed off to Team Skull's hideout.

In other languages
Ruinen des Krieges Ruinas de la Guerra Ruines du Conflit Tempio del Conflitto いくさのいせき 戰爭遺跡