35 Pokémon Everybody Knows And 15 Only A Pokémon Master Can Name
- by Marin Johnson
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Who here thinks they're a Pokémon? This quiz will challenge that. We start out with 35 easy ones of all the favorites that we all know and love and then things start to get tricky as we heat things up at the end. Does anybody remember all of the names of the most popular Pokemon to the little-seen ones? Don't be too hard on these rare guys, they're just as cool and sometimes even more powerful than our favorites.
Can anybody make it all the way to the end without looking any up or asking for help? That's truly the test of a great Pokemon Master! Don't be too confident though as some readers might not have even seen some of these guys before. Maybe this quiz will even inspire some to watch a few more episodes or even pick up that old game and finally complete the Pokedex!
No matter what part of Pokemon is a favorite, these guys have surely made an appearance at some point and it's our job to figure out the name to the face. There are even some handy hints about their history and abilities to push our players towards the finish line. Some might even learn something they never knew before!
What Pokemon is known for having constant headaches?
This cute little yellow duck Pokemon has been a big fan favorite ever since being introduced in the first generation games. It isn't until Diamond and Pearl that this popular guy got a chance to really shine when he was added as a plot point as it blocks a path to the next town, forcing the player to search for the Secret Potion to cure the headaches and thus clearing the path. They did have a larger role in the anime and Misty owned one that constantly caused her trouble.
Which fire starter is shown here?
When we first meet the Professor in any of the Pokemon games, it all comes down to which starter the player chooses for their journey. There's a lot of factors that go into that choice, like what Pokemon the rival is then going to take, how easy the first few gyms are going to be as well as which gyms will be left when it completes its final evolution. For all of these reasons, this particular guy can be an obvious choice for a lot of people.
What bug type favorite is shown here?
It's hard to forget this sweet little bug when he was the first Pokemon that Ash actually caught himself after acquiring Pikachu from Professor Oak. He stayed on his team for quite a while, eventually reaching his final evolution and creating quite an emotional plot. He can also be encountered as the Pokemon the player rescues on their first mission in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon as he is too weak to escape on his own. Though unable to help personally on the team, he supports the player throughout.
What Pokemon shown here is one of the most recognizable Pokemon in the world?
There's no mistaking this yellow mouse Pokemon. From being the first Pokemon that Ash gets on his journey to the star of Pokemon Yellow, everyone is familiar with this little guy, even if they've never seen the anime, picked up a video game or played the trading card game. Beloved by all and the unchangeable face of Pokemon itself, it's probably safe to say that we will see a lot more from this Pokemon in the future. Who could resist a face like that?
What Pokemon is a player most likely to encounter in most all caves?
There's a good chance that anyone who has played the video games is very familiar with this cave menace. It seems like without a Repel it's almost impossible not to encounter this Pokemon way more times than would be liked. Even though there is an option to flee rather than fight, it's likely that everyone is also familiar with that distinct screech it lets out every time it is encountered. Make sure to avoid the poison fangs or it'll have to be a quick trip out of that cave and towards a Pokemon Center!
What Pokemon has the most varied evolutions?
This Pokemon is very sought after due to the very unique ways that it is able to evolve. From stones, reaching a certain level at certain times of day to having certain moves and abilities, the possibilities seem almost endless. If a certain type needs to be added to the team, look no further than this versatile little guy as there's nearly no end to the types it can become. It's always wise to make sure it's a well thought out choice though as it's unlikely more than one will be encountered per game.
What Pokemon can become any type of Pokemon it wants?
Speaking of versatile, this pink Pokemon can't be beaten. All it takes is its signature move "Transform" and it will take on the shape of the Pokemon it is battling. Not only that, it can be a valuable breeding partner if trying to breed a rare Pokemon like a starter or an Eevee (if luck prevailed and the female version of those were acquired). One giveaway from these near-perfect copies is its signature flat line mouth and tiny beady eyes.
What Pokemon is a result of a science experiment?
This rare Pokemon was eventually born from a pregnant Mew after human scientists performed tons of gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments with the goal of creating the ultimate fighting machine. It is said to have the most savage heart amongst Pokemon and thus have a complete lack of empathy towards the Pokemon it battles. It broke free from these terrible experiments and fled. It's rarely seen in the wild and it is said to be hiding out in a cave.
What final evolution of the original fire starter is shown here?
This powerful looking Pokemon is likely the most popular final evolution of a starter, both for its power and just generally how cool it looks. It's a force to be reckoned with for sure and has many powerful moves like Fire Blitz and Inferno. I'm also sure that lots of people are envious of how Ash is able to ride on his back and fly around whenever he'd like. In reality, though, his Pokedex entry lists him as standing at a mere 5'7.
What Pokemon was the first to appear in a game other than Pokemon?
This unique guy was also seen in Super Smash Brothers not long after its first appearance in Pokemon Red/Blue. It is one of the four unlockable characters which the player can unlock by finishing the one player game for the first time. Even though it was designed to be the weakest character in the game, it has continued to appear in the series as it is a fan favorite. This eventually led the way to other Pokemon and we now see a couple others in the lineups.
What Pokemon is featured on the cover of Pokemon Diamond?
This Pokemon is likely very familiar to people who were excited for the long-awaited first Pokemon adaption on the Nintendo DS. This legendary represented time and was side by side with the one who represented space on Pokemon Pearl. They also were able to use this great Pokemon again when they introduced the Mystery Dungeon games and he was an important part of the plot as it was revealed that a Primal version of itself from the future had totally stopped the passage of time from occurring properly
What Pokemon is known for being the weakest and most useless?
This endearing flopping orange fish Pokemon gets a lot of grief as he seems like a complete waste of space on a team as the only move it knows is "Splash", which does nothing. It is believed that its ancestors were actually a lot stronger than the version we see today. Don't underestimate this little dude though, he eventually will go through the biggest increase in base stats of any other Pokemon once it is finally able to reach its evolved form.
What beloved Pokemon is known for being sleepy and fat?
This gigantic Pokemon is almost always asleep, only waking up to eat (though it can even eat while it sleeps!) up to 900 pounds of food a day. There's almost nothing this Pokemon won't eat and doesn't get sick no matter how gross the food it eats is. Don't let his size and claws fool anybody though, he's a friendly Pokemon that has been known to even let children bounce on his huge stomach. He is also a force to be reckoned with, that is, if he can be woken up!
What Pokemon is said to have the DNA of every single Pokemon?
This unique and rare Pokemon not only has the DNA makeup of every Pokemon in its body but is also able to learn any attack because of this. It can make itself invisible at will which has led many scientists to declare it extinct and chalk up any sightings of it as mirages. It is said to only reveal itself to someone who is pure of heart, making it very rare. It also appears as the last entry in the Kanto Pokedex.
What Pokemon is Joey famous for having?
Anyone who has played Red/Blue is likely familiar with this trainer, the first one the player encounters other than the rival. He's quite proud of the fact that he only uses this one Pokemon and states that his is in the "top percentages" of that particular Pokemon. Either way, they happen to be the only Normal-type Pokemon that has a double weakness as well as the lowest base HP, leaving them particularly vulnerable. They're still way too cute to resist either way!
What Pokemon is known for using its tail to fish?
This dimwitted Pokemon has the unfortunate reputation of being not very bright and is known to take up to five seconds to process pain and even though it uses its tail to fish, up to an entire day to notice when its tail has been bitten. It's usually found near water as it puts its tail into fish, which has a built-in mechanism to catch prey by dripping a sweet and sticky substance. Its tail will even grow back if it happens to lose it to too big of a catch!
What rodent Pokemon is commonly seen in the Diamond and Pearl games?
Walking around for any period of time in the long grass in Diamond/Pearl will lead to an encounter with this cute beaver-like creature. It has long incisors on its upper jaw and can frequently be found chewing on things since its teeth are constantly growing. It has round tuffs of fur making up its tail and can commonly be found with five on the males and three on the females. They make a great addition to any team as they have a pretty powerful evolution.
What water starter was introduced in Ruby and Sapphire?
This sweet little water Pokemon is known as one of the most popular starters of all time and it's easy to see why. From its cute beginnings all the way to its ultra powerful final evolution. Even so, before any evolutions it is able to move and crush rocks much larger than itself, proving that it has a lot of power packed into one little blue body. It usually lives in swamps and sleeps by burying itself in the dirt near the water.
What Pokemon can travel through cyberspace?
This odd Pokemon is actually a man-made creation made entirely out of programming code. Because of this, it is able to convert itself into digital data and travel through cyberspace and also does not need to eat or breathe. It's also able to change colors at will due to this as well as detach its head and limbs from its body. It can usually be found near labs where people are working or even inside of the very computers themselves.
What Pokemon eventually hatched from the egg Misty carried around for a while in the anime?
The gang got a Pokemon egg that they hauled around for a while before it eventually hatched revealing this cute Pokemon. There was some argument about who was going to keep Togepi since Ash was the one to originally find it but it was Misty who ends up keeping it since she was the first thing it saw and it believed her to be its mother. It's able to extract positivity from others and give it to those that need it.
Which Pokemon helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic?
This large and scary looking Pokemon is very popular all around as not only does it have the intimidation factor down, but it's very powerful in both the TCG and video game series. It resembles a combination of a dragon and a shark and is dark blue in color. It's able to fly and is known to eat entire flocks of bird Pokemon at once, swallowing them whole. In battle, it uses big teeth, claws and then powerful scythes in its Mega Evolution form.
What is the mascot of Pokemon Emerald?
This Pokemon has spent hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer where it is able to feed on water and meteoroids as they enter the stratosphere that later helps with enabling its Mega Evolution. It's rare for people to see it, even when flying around due to the fact that it goes so fast it is almost impossible to tell the difference between it and a meteor. It's also able to control both the density and humidity of the air in its Mega Evolution form.
What Pokemon seen here is the only Ghost/Poison type Pokemon?
This evilly grinning Pokemon is unique as it and its pre-evolutions are the only Ghost/Poison dual types in existence. It has the abilities to fly, hide perfectly in the shadows of any object, suck the heat out of the air to itself as well as possess other people and Pokemon. It as known as a quite mischevious and even malicious Pokemon at times, often playing practical jokes on people and cursing them. It lives in the shadows and is most fond of urban areas at night.
What water starter is shown here?
This little guy is popular not only with fans, but he was actually Ash's first choice for a starter Pokemon before showing up to Professor Oaks lab and ended up having to take Pikachu instead. Another iconic moment for this Pokemon is when Ash and the gang stumble across a squad of these Pokemon, all of which are wearing sunglasses. Ash finally gets his when he captures the leader and the rest of them end up becoming a firefighting group.
What Pokemon is known to grant wishes?
This small Pokemon holds a lot more power than might be apparent at first glance. On each of the blue tags hanging from points on its head hold the ability to grant wishes. By writing on these "wish tags" this Pokemon will teleport the object to the person who wrote down their wish as it is unable to create objects. It is a very rare Pokemon and is said to be found living in the mountains. Use the wishes wisely though as once the three tags are gone, that's it!
What Pokemon is the smallest mythical Pokemon to date?
This itty bitty hedgehog like Pokemon holds a lot of power in its unsuspecting Land Forme. It can instantly fix any polluted area of all the toxins in the air and turn it into a field of flowers by taking the air into its body, breaking it down to its purest elements and releasing the substance in a burst. It travels each season to a new area and a new field of flowers can be found wherever it lands. It also has telepathic powers.
What is the first Pokemon in the Pokedex?
This Pokemon is a great option as a starter Pokemon as it as known for its good behavior and traditionally being a very loyal Pokemon, even if it has been abandoned for a long period of time. It's a great caretaker as well and will even use its vines that come out of the bulb on its back to rock baby Pokemon in the air. The bulb on its back is grown from a seed that is planted there when it's born.
What talking Pokemon is best known for being the third member of Team Rocket?
This Pokemon is undoubtably unforgettable as Team Rocket owns one that can talk in full sentences and frequently helps Jesse and James with their schemes. Outside of this special case, this cute cat Pokemon is also known for a unique ability to produce coins using the move Pay Day. They love treasure and shiny things and the coin on its forehead will glow when it finds something it likes. They tend to enjoy being around humans and live in urban areas.
What is the fire starter Pokemon in the Ruby and Sapphire games?
Though this is the lightest Fire-Type Pokemon, don't be fooled by this sweet looking Pokemon. It has the ability to shoot fireballs at upwards of 1,800 degrees at its enemies. It also has the unique quality of being the only starter that has a gender difference, being a small black dot on its rear on males that isn't found on females. This rings true for its entire evolutionary line. This was also the starter Pokemon that May chose in the anime.
What Pokemon is the Fire-Type evolution of Eevee?
This fluffy Pokemon has all of that fur for more than just petting. It releases heat so that its internal body heat does not get too high. The internal flame pouch it uses to store hot air can get up to 3,000 degrees. Other than using that for attacks on its opponents, it has also been observed roasting prey or berries until they're well done. It's wise to be aware that if it's breathing in deeply, it might be about to attack!
What is the Fire-Type legendary from Red and Blue?
This fiery bird is one of three legendary birds introduced in Pokemon Red and Blue. It's wings, head crest and tail are all made out of flames, making this Pokemon look very scary to approach. It sheds embers every time it flaps its wings, making the intimidation factor even better. If it couldn't look any tougher, it has been seen going straight into the lava of a volcano to heal itself. It typically goes south during the spring, announcing its arrival by warming up the cold area.
What blue Pokemon is often seen with Team Rocket?
Though this Pokemon means well, it often doesn't do much other than cause trouble for Jesse anytime he appears. It's known as a relatively calm Pokemon that will never attack first. The only way it tends to get aggressive is if its tail is attacked. Since it's often worried about getting its tail harmed and a general distaste of bright lights, they usually are found in dark caves. They are also known to be competitive with each other and will have endurance contests when it comes across another of its own kind.
What Pokemon was formed by a mutation of a virus from space?
This rare Pokemon came from outer space inside of a meteor. It has the ability to regenerate any lost part of its body, psychokinetic powers, firing laser beams from its chest as well as being able to generate clones of itself that disintegrate into dust once defeated in battle. The crystal on its chest that it shoots its lasers from is actually this Pokemon's brain. It also is able to switch at will to Defense, Attack and Speed versions of itself, its body changing into a new form with each of these.
What Pokemon is known for wearing a skull on its head?
The true face of this Pokemon has never been seen as it wears a skull on its head as a helmet, leaving only its eyes and a small area around them visible. It also carries a bone around as a weapon and uses it for attacks such as Bone Club and Bonemerang which are exclusives to this Pokemon and its evolution. Though it is usually found in mountains or caves hiding among the rocks, it has also been spotted at the Pokemon Tower in Lavender Town.
What is the FIre-Type of the Legendary beasts?
This powerful Legendary was revived by Ho-Oh after Brass Tower burned down and is said to represent the flames that burned down the Brass Tower. A new Entei is said to be born whenever a new volcano appears and has also been known to set off a volcanic eruption every time it roars. The power doesn't end there as it has the highest base HP of all of the Fire-Type Pokemon, so don't expect this beast to go down easily.
What moth Pokemon is known for stealing honey?
This Bug-Type Pokemon doesn't keep any type of nest and instead is found flying all over, including over mountains, in a never ending search for honey. It won't gather this honey itself and often steals that honey from Combee hives at night, making them natural rivals. It is also a males only species, so don't expect to find a female counterpart to this rarely acknowledged Pokemon. Try to avoid this Pokemon if anybody is afraid of bugs as it measure in at a whopping 2'11 feet and 51 pounds.
What Pokemon is known as the "Butterfly of the Sea"?
This beautiful Pokemon isn't known as the "Butterly of the Sea" for nothing as it has twp gorgeous black oval-shaped dorsal fins with purple eyes on them. They also have a purple stripe across its body which it uses to store sunlight that lets it shine brightly at night with their pink patterns, making it even more aesthetically pleasing. It's not just for show though, as it's been shown to use this as a lure for their prey. They prefer to dive down into the depths of the ocean when night falls.
What Pokemon has a tail shaped like a small fish?
This Pokemon is rarely seen due to the fact that it lives very deep down in the ocean where there is no light whatsoever. It is able to see clearly down in those deep depths due to the fact that it has eyes that light up brightly. It wiggles its body like a snake to move through the ocean, attracting prey with its decoy tail and then swallowing them whole. There's a legend that if one washes up onshore, it's a sign something bad is going to happen.
What dragonfly Pokemon can generate shock waves by flapping its wings?
This Pokemon is known for being able to not only fly extremely fast with enough wind power to break glass with its shock waves, but it can also make sudden stops, turn midair and hover in midair effortlessly. They're also very territorial and spend a lot of time guarding said territory. It's almost impossible to sneak past one, not only due to its speed, but the fact that it can see with large eyes that scan 360 degrees. Luckily, its only prey seems to be insects.
What Pokemon is able to distort reality using its antlers?
This largely ignored Pokemon is actually way more powerful than its innocent looks may let on. It uses its antlers to change the flow of air to create a strange space where reality is distorted. One popular defense mechanisms it will use is to make it appear as if a whole stampede of this Pokemon is coming at its foe. If its antlers are stared at for too long, the effected person will lose control of their senses to the point of being unable to stand.
What fish Pokemon is covered in poisonous quills?
This sea dwelling Pokemon is covered in spikes that it is able to shoot out at foes that contain a poison. It can't shoot these unless it inflates its body to be very round by drinking about 2.6 gallons of water. It normally isn't a very good swimmer on its own, and when it inflates itself with water, it makes it even harder for it to swim. The poison that it shoots will cause fainting if its foe is struck by it.
What Pokemon resembles three interlocking gears?
This unique looking Pokemon will fire tiny gears at extreme speeds when it is threatened, often using its signature moves, Gear Grind and Shift Gear. It's often seen rotating its gears faster when it gets angry. Shooting those small gears can be somewhat of a danger for itself though as it can be harmful to the Pokemon if they don't return to it. An expert can tell the emotions of the Pokemon by what direction it is rotating its gears.
What Pokemon is perhaps the earliest man made Pokemon?
This ancient Pokemon is said to have been created by an ancient civilization dating back at least 20,000 years. They modeled a clay doll off of something said to have descended from the sky, and this Pokemon came to life after being exposed to a mysterious light. Its arms are not physically attached to its body, but rather kept close by its psychic powers. It uses that same telekinesis to float and move around. It can shoot light beams from its arms.
What Pokemon is known to always be staring at something?
This strange Pokemon is usually found staring at something. If it stares at another Pokemon or a person it will not move until they do, then it will turn around and hop around. Though it does have wings, they are not fully grown and it instead chooses to hop around with a rather impressive jumping ability, especially when it wants to go from branches high up in the trees. It will also jump up into the trees to eat buds.
What Pokemon is known for getting its energy from the sun?
This Pokemon seems to have endless energy in the daytime as it gets all of its energy from the sun. As soon as the sun goes down though, this Pokemon will come to a complete stop and close its petals to go to sleep. It's seen to be the most lively and healthy in the summertime when it's nice and warm out, the perfect environment for this sunlight loving Pokemon. As well as all that sunlight, they also require lots of water to survive.
What Pokemon is known for its large mustache?
Other than that iconic mustache that is found on both males and females (while the males have longer ones), it is also best known for the varied cries that it uses to express its emotions. Lots of people love its melodies and there is a village that even runs a contest to see who can have the best cry. It is able to create this song through the hollow of its belly. It is possible to tell when it's about to cry out when it crosses its arm across its chest.
What Pokemon resembles a Venus flytrap?
This Pokemon is known to hang from trees using its vines and opening its huge mouth about 180 degrees wide. It resembles a plant so much that insects will land into its spiky toothed mouth that produces a sweet-smelling saliva. It will then chomp down, though it takes up to an entire day to eat its prey. They are often found in forests or marshes. In the anime, the only one we ever see is owned by James from Team Rocket.
What Pokemon resembles a bulldog?
Though this Pokemon looks ferocious, it's actually quite timid and it won't usually bite unless it is startled. Their fangs are so large and heavy that it has to keep its head tilted back in order to stay balanced. When it does bite, it has a very powerful chomp. It is more likely however to flail about to fend off its attacker rather than bite. They are often found wandering around urban areas where they are popular with young people.
What mushroom like Pokemon is shown here?
Though this Pokemon's tail is made out of toxic seeds that are terrible to eat, its main form of attack is throwing extremely fast punches coupled with light and springy footwork. It's able to throw incredible punches with its stretchy arms. When it throws out its poisonous spores it will start throwing virtually invisible punches while its foe is stunned. They're often found anywhere with a warm and humid climate and can be observed eating various plants as well as trees.
What Pokemon is known for its odd dancing?
This Pokemon will use the black pearls that are found on its body to store power before unleashing it to gain total control over its opponent. It will do a strange dance while doing so, something that has become very popular amongst people that observe it. When it is doing this, it can often be heard making labored snorting breathing sounds. People also appreciate its black pearls as great art. This Pokemon shares the Manipulate category with only one other Pokemon, Gothorita.