Adding Ursaluna to your party in Pokemon Violet brings a powerful Normal and Ground type ally into your roster. While original Ursaluna hails from the ancient Hisui region, players can access this iconic form or the special Bloodmoon variant depending on their preferred playstyle. Understanding the exact requirements for unlocking both forms ensures a smooth hunting experience across Paldea and Kitakami.

Starting the Quest Line in Kitakami

To acquire the unique Bloodmoon Ursaluna in the DLC, trainers must first travel to Mossui Town in Kitakami. Here, you will meet the photographer named Perrin, who asks for your assistance in registering 150 species in the local Kitakami Pokedex. Fulfilling this entry threshold triggers a battle with Perrin before she unlocks the mysterious fog investigation.

Completing this initial registration phase grants access to the Timeless Woods where the encounter occurs. Preparing your battle team beforehand helps manage the upcoming challenges effectively.

Navigating the Timeless Woods Survey

Once you reach the Timeless Woods, Perrin tasks you with a short photo survey mini-game. Players need to locate and photograph ten unique wild Pokemon roaming through the dense fog. Looking around tree branches and small ponds helps you quickly complete the photo objective.

After completing the survey, a dramatic cinematic sequence reveals the formidable Bloodmoon Ursaluna. You must prepare your team for a boss battle similar to the base game Titan encounters.

Defeating and Catching Bloodmoon Ursaluna

During the battle against Bloodmoon Ursaluna, focus on leveraging its elemental weaknesses to Fighting, Water, Grass, and Ice moves. The beast uses its signature move, Blood Moon, along with the Mind's Eye ability that allows Normal attacks to hit Ghost types. Lowering its health bar completely allows you to guarantee a capture using any Poke Ball of your choice.

Returning to Mossui Town after the battle rewards players with extra bonus items, including a Choice Scarf and a Hisuian Growlithe. This concludes the primary method of catching this unique variant directly in the game.

Transferring Standard Hisuian Ursaluna

If you prefer the standard Hisuian form of Ursaluna, you can utilize external services like Pokemon HOME to transfer one directly from Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Alternatively, players can trade an Ursaring to another player with access to Hisui to evolve it using a Peat Block during a full moon. Using can help organize your gameplay strategies and collection goals effectively.

Both forms of Ursaluna stand out as formidable additions to competitive and casual teams alike. Mastering these steps allows trainers to complete their regional entries with minimal effort.