Aether Foundation
The premier conservation and research organization of the Alola region, operating from the artificial paradise.
The Aether Foundation is dedicated to the protection and study of Pokémon across the Alola region and beyond. Operating from Aether Paradise—a massive, floating artificial island—the foundation serves as a sanctuary for Pokémon targeted by poachers or harmed by environmental changes.
Following a period of internal upheaval and high-level controversy, the foundation has been completely reformed. Under new leadership, Aether has shifted its focus away from personal obsession and toward transparent, proactive ecological preservation and the safe management of Ultra Space anomalies.
Pokémon Rehabilitation
Providing a sanctuary for injured or mistreated Pokémon within the specialized climate-controlled zones of Aether Paradise.
Ultra Beast Research
Studying extra-dimensional phenomena and developing technologies like Beast Balls to safely manage Ultra Beast incursions.
Ecological Interventions
Active management of Alola’s ecosystems, ranging from invasive species removal to the relocation of endangered populations.
Surgical Gene-Slinging
A controlled program focusing on the spread of specific moves within wild populations to help them self-regulate against threats.
The Aether Foundation regularly initiates Conservation Projects, a unique class of field event where Trainers are recruited as auxiliary manpower. These interventions are often surgical and data-driven, requiring Trainers to follow strict protocols to ensure ecosystem stability.
Invasive Mitigation
Employing Trainers to help restrain or remove species that threaten the delicate balance of Alolan islands.
Habitat Restoration
Reintroducing native Pokémon to areas suffering from urban sprawl or natural disasters.
Beyond simple relocation, Aether utilizes advanced ecological strategies to protect the "natural order." This includes the Surgical Move Integration program, where specific moves are taught to keystone species to help them better defend against aggressive invasive populations without human presence.