Z-Power Ring


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A Z-Power Ring (Japanese: リング Z-Ring) is a Key Item introduced in Generation VII. It is a bracelet that allows a and their  to gather the Z-Power required to perform Z-Moves.

It can use more Z-Moves than the original Z-Ring from, which it replaces.

In the core series games
A Z-Power Ring is made by refining a Sparkling Stone. Z-Rings have a slot in the center where the wearer can insert a Z-Crystal as well as multiple other slots to store Z-Crystals not in use.

The undefined receives a Sparkling Stone from in recognition of their bravery in protecting Nebby from a swarm of. After receiving their Starter Pokémon, Hala recognizes the stone, and upon realizing that the player has been recognized by the guardian deity of Melemele Island, offers to refine it. The player receives the finished product, a Z-Power Ring, after completing the ceremony battle with Hau. As the player proceeds through the island challenge, they will receive Z-Crystals for their Ring from the Captains and Island Kahunas.

Being a part of the rites of passage in Alola, Z-Power Rings are much more widely distributed in comparison to Key Stones in Kalos and Hoenn. All Kahunas, members of the Alola Elite Four, and most captains use Z-Power Rings in battle against the player. Other key characters, such as Professor Kukui, Hau, and Gladion, have or obtain Z-Power Rings over the course of the story. The player will even battle the occasional minor character Trainer who will use a Z-Power Ring, usually after defeating all other Trainers in their given area.

Contrary to the lore, the player is never required to equip a specific Z-Crystal on their Z-Power Ring. The player can use any Z-Move so long as their Pokémon is holding an appropriate Z-Crystal and has an appropriate move.

Professor Kukui reveals that the Z-Power Rings are lost pieces of that rained down onto Alola from Ultra Wormholes in the form of Sparkling Stones.

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Effect
Allows the player to use Z-Crystals and Z-Moves with their. Each Trainer can only use one Z-Move per battle.

After receiving a Key Stone from Dexio, the player can also Mega Evolve their Pokémon if they hold the appropriate Mega Stone. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.

Description

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Acquisition

 * Iki Town (from Hala after defeating Hau during the festival)
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In the anime
In Revealing the Stuff of Legend!, received a Solganium Z from the newly evolved Nebby. Upon receiving it, Ash tried to fit the Z-Crystal in his Z-Ring, only to find it didn't fit. Upon seeing this, took his Z-Ring and passed it among its fellow deities, each one blessing it. After being blessed with the Tapu's power, it became a Z-Power Ring, and could hold the Solganium Z.

In Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, received a Z-Power Ring from Nanu, which James used with their Darkinium Z, allowing his  to perform. In A Battle Hand-Off!, Jessie used the same Z-Power Ring and her Mimikium Z to perform with her.

In Filling the Light with Darkness!, was revealed to have obtained a Z-Power Ring. In Securing the Future!, it allowed him to perform with  after he obtained a Lunalium Z from it.