Can You Match These Pokémon With Their Trainers In The Anime?

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Having first debuted all the way back in 1997, the Pokémon anime series has been on air longer than your average television program. That's no surprise, considering that this is Pokémon we're talking about here. The adventures of Ash and his faithful Pikachu have seen many friends and enemies make their way into the fold. In the 970+ episodes, movies and specials that have come out since the anime first aired, we've seen hundred of trainers and companions come and go throughout Ash's adventure. In that time they've caught, trained and battled multiple Pokémon of their own.

There are currently 802 Pokémon out there, and while the newest games, Sun & Moon came out a while ago, the anime is still adapting Ash's adventures in the Alola region. As we've been introduced to new Pokémon we've also gotten to meet some new trainers. Trainers in the anime have been shown to carry varying numbers of Pokémon on them, and so some Pokémon have become synonymous with their owners in the animated series. Most fans are probably familiar with a majority of the Pokémon Ash has caught throughout his adventures. The same goes for his companions. But we've encountered a number of one and done characters as well, each with their own unique Pokémon. So let's see if you can remember who goes with who. Can you match these Pokémon with their trainers in the anime?

Question 1

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Meganium isn't the best kind of Pokémon you can have in your party. Grass-type starters don't exactly afford you the luxury of having a very easy start most of the time. But what it lacks in ability it more than makes up for in adorableness. The final evolution of Chikorita, Meganium is one of the more memorable designs in its generation. They wasted no time in introducing it into the Johto saga. Those of you who remember the anime should recall who it belonged to.

Question 2

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Here's another Gen II starter for you all. Typhlosion is probably the best of the three Gen II starter's final evolutions and is one of the better fire-types in the game. It's made multiple appearances in the anime and is one of the more memorable from that generation. Fans of the games will remember it for its great Special attack and Speed stats, making it a good choice for your party's main fire-type. While newer fans might not be all too familiar with Typhlosion, everyone knows the next Pokémon on our list.

Question 3

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

The most iconic character in the entire franchise, Pikachu is one of the best known mascots in video game history. From the very first episode of the anime, this little mouse made an impact on millions of kids and still maintains its popularity today. If you look at anything Pokémon related, Pikachu isn't going to be too far away. It's gotten to the point that this little guy has become synonymous with the series itself. You've pretty much seen Pikuchu in every episode of the anime, so can you guess who this little Pokémon belongs to?

Question 4

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Aside from Pikachu, Charizard is one of the most recognizable Pokémon out there right now. Of course, being the poster boy for Pokémon Red Version and the Gen III re-release FireRed, Charizard has been an incredibly popular character for years upon years. Its multiple appearances in the anime along with its unique personality have made it one of the most memorable Pokémon we've seen throughout that journey. While it's one of the more intimidating Pokémon out there, the one pictured below seems to have a little bit more of a gentle look to it.

Question 5

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

The stoic looking Pokémon you see here is none other than Venusaur. While Squirtle and Charmander were popular choices for starters in their time, Bulbasaur kind of got left out most of the time. Considering how the original games started out, taking on a grass-type as your starter would've made the first few gyms kind of difficult - a trend that would reappear in future entries in the series. Still, Venusaur made quite a few appearances in the original anime with a handful of trainers.

Question 6

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Though it's one of the most useless Pokémon to ever exist, Magikarp does have one good aspect, and it isn't even directly related to the Pokémon itself, really. The only reason you'd catch a Magikarp is because you wanted a Gyarados. You wouldn't think it based on the stark difference between the two, but they're both part of the same evolution line. While its base form does little more than make you crack an exasperated look, Gyarados strikes fear into trainers' hearts.

Question 7

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Despite not having any sort of evolved form or Mega Evolution to speak of, Lapras has remained a pretty well known Pokémon to this day. It has a very gentle look to it and in the anime, wasn't portrayed as much of a fighter - instead it was usually seen as a means of transportation. But in the games, this Pokémon was one tough mother to bring down. It's still relevant today, as it was included as one of the Poké Ride Pokémon in Sun & Moon.

Question 8

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Some Pokémon have evolved forms and other Pokémon are strictly single form kind of guys. In terms of the games, having an evolution is beneficial because the Pokémon's stats will increase. So in Gen I, Onix was seen as kind of an alright option due to the fact that it had no evolution at the time. But in Gen II, Steelix was introduced. The two look pretty similar, but Steelix is a little more pronounced due to its wide skull and massive spikes coating its body.

Question 9

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Though the concept of Pokémon evolution has been around since the start, as the years went on, fans were introduced to multiple variations of it. At first, it's only possible via a few methods. But soon after baby forms were introduced and with that, multiple new ways to evolve Pokémon. Initially introduced in Gen III, Roselia received both a baby and evolved form in Gen IV. While Roselia was evolved from its baby form, Budew with high enough friendship, it evolved into its final form, Roserade through the use of a Shiny Stone which was introduced that same generation.

Question 10

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Persian is Meowth's final evolution and, compared to its cartoony looking base form, really gives off an air of grandeur. Persian has been portrayed as kind of a laid-back Pokémon throughout the series and seems like it'd be much more comfortable lounging around at home rather than battling. Of course, Persian is one of Team Rocket leader Giovani's most notable Pokémon, so we went ahead and made this one a little bit of a challenge by choosing another trainer who favored this regale feline.

Question 11

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

As the Pokémon series goes on, we've been introduced to many different kinds of Pokémon. Some of them possessing God-like powers capable of destroying mankind and the world as we know it - though still weak enough to be captured and controlled by a small child (in the games of course). In the original anime and games, Mewtwo was one of the most mysterious and intriguing Pokémon out there. Its unique design and rarity made it incredibly desirable, and that popularity still stands today.

Question 12

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

As previously mentioned in another question, Pokémon baby forms were introduced in Gen II and added a whole new element to evolving and raising Pokémon. While they were all adorable, welcome additions to the Pokémon universe, some of them just kind of struck you as odd. The baby form of Snorlax, Munchlax is very much like its evolved form in that it loves to eat. Being the younger version of the two, it seems as though Munchlax still has a good deal of energy in it. Though we all know that won't last too long.

Question 13

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Gen I had its fair share of weird Pokémon, but Mr. Mime definitely takes top spot as the absolute strangest. Based on a Mime (obviously), Mr. Mime is kind of a disturbing looking Pokémon. If it was real, you'd probably get it confused for one of those killer clowns people were so scarred of for a while a short time ago. Still, it's always wearing a smile and when it appears in the anime, is one of the more interesting Pokémon to keep your eyes on.

Question 14

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

One of the many, Eeveelutions in the franchise, Umbreon was first introduced in Gen II along with its counterpart Espeon. Prior to this, Eevee could only be evolved via the use of certain stones, each affecting which evolution you'd get. But with the Gen II eeveelutions, evolution was achieved by raising a Pokémon's friendliness towards you. The type of evolution you got was determined by the time of day when your Eevve evolved. Daytime would be Espeon while nighttime was Umbreon.

Question 15

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Ditto

Ditto isn't all too useful in battle, but despite that is still a must-have Pokémon for any trainer. Despite its lack of effectiveness in battle, Ditto is pretty much a must if you're trying to breed Pokémon. It's compatible with almost every Pokémon in the game, and thus is a favorite target for breeders. The only move this guy learns is "Transform" and though it doesn't prove that much of a threat, can be pretty annoying to deal with seeing as it essentially mimics your Pokémon's skill set.

Question 16

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Let's get back to Eevee for a second. This little runt might not be all that notable at first, but it has the most evolutions in the entire franchise. Well, while you can technically only evolve your Eevee once, there are eight possibilities out there for you. Its most recent eveelution, Sylveon, is one of the most dominant in the game right now. Eevee is a perfect example of why you shouldn't judge a book by its cover in the Pokémon universe.

Question 17

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

With the introduction of the Alolan region, some familiar faces were reintroduced to us by Nintendo. A bunch of Gen I Pokémon were redesigned for the new generation. These new versions were their "Alolan Forms" and aside from the new looks, these Pokémon also received an extra or entirely new typing. In Vulpix's case it was turned from a fire-type to an ice-type. While a lot of the Alolan Gen I Pokémon aren't that great looking, Vulpix and its evolution, Ninetales, are two of the best looking in the bunch and the new look really suits them.

Question 18

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

One of the newer Pokémon you'll see on this quiz, Mareanie looks pretty weird, even among Gen VII standards. This little starfish-esque Pokémon packs quite the punch though. It's part poison type, meaning it's pretty dangerous to both its opponents and its trainer. That's led to some pretty solid slapstick comedy moments in the Sun & Moon anime with its trainer. Without giving too much away, it's a trainer that seems to have a penchant for choosing Pokémon who show just a little too much love.

Question 19

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

It's one of the Pokémon universe's great mysteries. Just what is a Magneton really? Could it actually just be a clump of magnets, hovering in the air - or is it something more? Whatever it is, it was one of the more out there designs of the earlier games. To this day though, Magneton is still a pretty useful Pokémon to have in your party and if you need an electric-type, you would do well to consider this weird little guy.

Question 20

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Gogoat. Listen to that name for a second. It just rolls off the tongue doesn't it? Aside from being a wicked cool grass-type Pokémon, Gogoat is also a pretty convenient Pokémon to have for trainers who need to travel a lot. Like Tauros, Gogoat is great for traversing uninhabited areas. One fun little tidbit of information about this Pokémon is that it can actually sense the feelings of whoever is gripping its horns, making it's bond with its trainer a special one.

Question 21

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Though kind of mundane in comparison to its evolution, Ledian, Ledyba is a pretty memorable Pokémon from the earlier generations. The ladybug-like pocket monster might not be the strongest Pokémon out there but it does have a certain charm to it that might entice trainers to give it a home. One thing about these extroverted Pokémon is that they absolutely can't be left alone. Ledyba is so fond of socializing that it absolutely freaks out when it's isolated, and so is best suited for large groups.

Question 22

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

From the moment it was introduced to the fan base, Lucario was an instant favorite and has maintained that status in recent years. Its design, color scheme and the general aura it carries just can't be beat - it's truly a unique Pokémon to have. The evolved form of Riolu, Lucario is one of the handful of Pokémon in the franchise to have its own baby form - which really just looks like a shrunken down version of itself to be honest.

Question 23

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

It might take a couple of blinks before you're able to properly tell just what this thing is. At first glance, Clawitzer's appearance can be kind of confusing. What's the Pokémon here? The big blue thing or the little guy? Well they're both part of the same Pokémon obviously, with the the little baby blue squirt being Clawitzer itself. That thing in back of it is just a huge claw that Clawitzer has, and while it might look ridiculous it's pretty darn strong.

Question 24

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Another interesting thing that was first done in Gen I was the presence of Pokémon variations based on gender. While there is both a male and female Nidoran, they each have different revolutions - with the final evolutions being Nidoking and Nidoqueen. Nidoqueen looks pretty similar to Nidoking, with its most noticeable difference being its blue color as opposed to Nidoking's purple. Nidoqueen was one of the first Pokémon which was gender exclusive, and the trend would continue as the games progressed with other Pokémon.

Question 25

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Look at that wide-eyed, innocent gaze. It might not be the strongest Pokémon out there, but Wooper sure is cute. Though if you're building your Pokémon team based on looks then you're probably going to run into some problems later on. The base form of Quagsire, Wooper isn't all that impressive in terms of stats. What's more, it's hinted in the anime that Wooper isn't exactly the smartest Pokémon out there as it's constantly oblivious of its surroundings. Maybe that's why this trainer decided to take in so many of them.

Question 26

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

The evolved form of Blitzle, Zebstrika has a wild look to it. The electric-type zebra Pokémon is riddled with stripes, covering the entirety of its body. Aside from those, it has one more distinguishing feature; its mane, which runs from its star shaped tail, to the horn-like extensions on its head. Though it might look pretty, this Pokémon is highly irritable and is best avoided when it's angry. Aside from being lightning quick, it's also pretty tough to calm down once you've pinched a nerve.

Question 27

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

These gentle Pokémon look like they're best suited for caregiving rather than the battlefield. Audino is a normal-type Pokémon first introduced in Gen V. Though it has no evolutions to speak of, Audino is one of the handful of Pokémon that received a Mega Evolved form, which greatly boosts its defensive stats. Though it might not look that tough, Audino is a tank and can withstand a good deal of damage. But we're sure it'd rather be on the sidelines, taking care of Pokémon rather than fighting them.

Question 28

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Here's one bug-type that you don't want to mess with. Larvesta is a bug/fire-type Pokémon that appears to be based off of a larva or a moth. While fire-type moves usually trump bug-types, it doesn't work that way with this little guy, making him a decent choice for trainers who want to throw their enemies off balance. It has multiple horns sticking out of its head, which it uses to shoot fire when intimidated or when it's defending itself from predators.

Question 29

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Here's another bug-type Pokémon for you, this time it's the always recognizable Heracross. This Pokémon is quite obviously based on a beetle and while bug-types aren't exactly the strongest Pokémon out there, this guy packs a punch. The earlier generations gave us some of the coolest looking bug-types and Heracross is no exception. Unlike many of its fellow bug-types, Heracross doesn't have a final evolution. But that's okay, because Nintendo decided to give it a Mega Evolution, which still looks pretty darn cool.

Question 30

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Of all the Generation IV starter Pokémon, Piplup was probably the best choice you could've made. Not because of its adorable design, but because at the end of the day, you were going to end up with Empoleon. Empoleon is a beast of a Pokémon, with fantastic special attack and special defense it can withstand a good deal of damage while giving it right back to its opponent. It's not hard to see why it was as popular as it was with trainers.

Question 31

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

With the new generation of Pokémon having just recently come out, we've been introduced to a horde of new faces while keeping up with some familiar ones. But one of the strangest of that bunch has to be Charjabug, a bug-type Pokémon that looks more like a school bus with shades than any sort of insect we know. An electric-type, Charjabug's design is based off a battery, and it seems as though this little Pokémon is pretty anti-social - favoring hiding as opposed to battling.

Question 32

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Another Gen VII Pokémon, this time its the grass-type Steenee. Those of you who haven't been keeping up with the new Sun & Moon anime might not be all that familiar with these new Pokémon, but just give it your best guess. Stenee is one of the few Gen VII Pokémon to be exclusively female, which doesn't really affect much unless you're into Pokémon breeding. It's known for the delicate fragrance it emits but is also kind of a tomboy, making it very much like its trainer in the anime.

Question 33

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

First introduced in Gen II, Crobat is the evolved form of Golbat, which prior to the release of Gold & Silver was Zubat's final evolution. Game Freak went on to continue to give Pokémon new evolved forms as the games went on, but Crobat is notable for its at the time, unorthodox method of evolution. Rather than gain levels or use a stone, you acquire Crobat through maximizing friendship. Meaning that you have to pay extra care to how your Golbat is treated both inside and outside of battle.

Question 34

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

If Valentine's Day in the Pokémon universe could have a mascot, it would be Luvdisc. The small, heart-shaped fish Pokémon is one of the gentlest looking to be introduced in Gen III. With no evolved form to speak of, Luvdisc is definitely one of the more straightforward looking Pokémon out there. They love warm water and sometimes inhabit areas of the sea alongside Corsola. They absolutely love being together in groups, which makes sense seeing as they look like the embodiment of affection.

Question 35

Which Trainer Had This Pokémon?

Some pretty trippy looking Pokémon have been psychic-types. So it's not surprising that once Gen II rolled around they continued that trend with Girafarig, a normal/psychic-type. Everything looks pretty normal until you look at Girafarig's back. While it's front half looks like its more or less based on a giraffe, its backside is made up of a completely different creature. But while this creature comes complete with a set of sharp teeth and a brain of its own, it is incapable of independence though, making it reliant on its upper half.

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