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Pokémon Ultra Sun
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Pokémon Ultra Sun
game
November 17, 2017
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Pokémon Ultra Sun sticks to a classic trainer adventure with no identity politics, romance systems, or social messaging, making it safe neutral entertainment. It earns a low 1/10 woke score for focusing purely on story, battles, and exploration.
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Detailed Analysis
Pokémon Ultra Sun is a 2017 enhanced remake focused on a traditional Pokémon trainer journey through the Alola region, island trials, battles against Team Skull and the Aether Foundation, and a central conflict with the legendary Necrozma involving Ultra Beasts and parallel worlds in the post-game Team Rainbow Rocket episode.
The story emphasizes classic adventure, rivalries with characters like Hau and Gladion, and Lillie’s personal growth, with no romance systems, dating mechanics, or identity-focused subplots. Player customization is limited to standard male (Elio) or female (Selene) options with no pronoun selection, body-type changes, or gender-fluid elements.
Searches confirm zero canon LGBTQ+ representation, queer romances, or systemic-oppression narratives; any mentions arise from unrelated fan interpretations or later franchise entries. Developer statements center on “core” gameplay and Pokémon variety as “beauty of diversity,” not social justice.
Minor localization adjustments avoided stereotypes but do not indicate activist intent. Reception shows consistent critic (84 Metacritic) and audience scores with no backlash tied to ideology.
Key Factors
- Traditional plot and characters with no romance or identity themes
- Standard male/female player choice only; no customization overhauls
- No developer DEI statements, consultancy involvement, or representation mandates in 2017 release
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Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
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We've run a full content analysis on Pokémon Ultra Sun and scored it 1/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Pokémon Ultra Sun's overall score.
Is Pokémon Ultra Sun appropriate for kids?
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How does Wokeometer score video games?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
