Only Real Pokémon Fans Could Pass This Quiz On The First Movie!

The Pokémon anime is a far cry from what it once was. Refusing to change its formula, most people who watched it when it first came out are not watching it today. Those who used to watch it can look back fondly at the first three seasons of the show, but fond memories also come from the movies based on the series.

Pokémon The First Movie was an impressive beast. For a time, it was the highest-grossing animated movie. When fans look back at the films, this is the one that is often cited as one of the best. It featured the anime debut of Mewtwo (a Pokémon that was both powerful and mysterious) as well as Mew, who was the rarest Pokémon at the time.

It was a recipe for success that was delivered on at every front. It featured complex ideals and an antagonist who wasn't beyond reason. It also wasn't afraid to pull out a few gut punches to get the audience feeling emotion.

While it may be one of the best Pokémon movies, it debuted twenty years ago, meaning that most people that saw it may not remember it that well. Are you different? Can you pass this quiz on Pokémon the First Movie?

Question 1

Who created Mewtwo?

Mewtwo was not a Pokémon born organically. When a scientist found an ancient fossil of the legendary Pokémon, Mew, he decided that he would try and use its DNA to create something much more powerful. After quite a long time, he succeeded in his goal and created a clone of Mew with a much stronger moveset. Dubbed "Mewtwo," this Pokémon would be intended for much greater research. Its entire creation was just so that more experiments could be done on it.

Question 2

Who was the lady brainwashed by Mewtwo?

Ash and his friends are enjoying a lunch when they get a strange holographic message featuring a robotic woman. This woman would later serve as the guide to the island that the company travels to. It was later revealed that this lady was brainwashed and kidnapped by Mewtwo in order to bring the world's greatest trainers all to the same location. The only one that kind of recognized her at first was Brock, and that was only because he has a love for the ladies.

Question 3

What was the name of the short that debuted before the movie?

Before Pokémon: The First Movie actually took place, there was an adorable short that debuted before it. It featured Pikachu, the rest of Ash's Pokémon, and all of Misty's and Brock's Pokémon as they went to a playground to have a great time. It wasn't long before their fun was interrupted by a gang of Pokémon that had a lot of attitude. The two groups of Pokémon butt heads and competed in a series of activities to figure out who was superior.

Question 4

Which Pokémon got its head stuck in a pipe?

The final competition between the main Pokémon and the bully Pokémon in Pikachu's Vacation was a race between Pikachu and Raichu. Both being electric-types, they were extremely fast and moving neck and neck. During the race, they managed to tick off a few Pokémon along the way. One thing turned into another as their race grew more intense. It resulted in one of the Pokémon getting its head stuck in a metal pipe. It took the effort of all the Pokémon to get it free.

Question 5

What type of Pokémon did Mewtwo create?

Mewtwo had a grand plan in mind when he asked all of the world's trainers to one spot. He decided that he would use their DNA to engineer Pokémon of his own. That said, there were several genetic enhancements that he made in order to make them superior to their organic counterparts. When his entire lineup of Pokémon was revealed, the trainers that were there were horrified at what they witnessed. It was a marvel of Mewtwo's intelligence as a Pokémon.

Question 6

Where does Ash say vikings are from?

Ash and his friends encounter an interesting spot of luck when they embark on a voyage with Team Rocket disguised as vikings. Apart from the obvious Meowth on the front of the boat, they had an excellent design (for once). When Ash and his friends were discussing the likelihood of running into vikings, Ash states that most of them live in a particular state in North America. It becomes more confusing when you start to wonder if the Pokémon world exists in the real world.

Question 7

Who traveled to Mewtwo's island with Ash and his friends?

Early in the movie, Ash gets an invitation to a mysterious island where all of the world's best Pokémon trainers will be for a tournament. With some unexpected delay on a massive boat, Ash gets a little discouraged but is determined to make it to the island for the battle. Because of this, he, Misty, and Brock end up not traveling alone so that they have people who better know the route to get there. They manage to make it in one piece.

Question 8

What is the name of Mewtwo's island?

When Ash and his friends get an invitation to the world's greatest Pokémon tournament, they are told to travel to an island that not many people had heard of by that time. This island was inhabited by a massive fortress that doubled as a cloning factory and a Pokémon arena all at the same time. Despite its impressive structure, it was clear from the start that there was something fishy happening there, as it was perfectly surrounded by a set of dark clouds.

Question 9

Which Pokémon did the trainer use first at the beginning of the movie?

At the beginning of the movie, Ash and his friends are getting ready to enjoy a quiet lunch when a thug-like trainer shows up and challenges them to a battle. Eager to flex his skills, Ash accepts and immediately sends out Bulbasaur to get the job done. The trainer sends out another Pokémon that happens to be physically more imposing than Bulbasaur. However, Ash's Bulbasaur happens to be top tier and manages to get the job done and win the day.

Question 10

Which clone Pokémon slapped the original?

After Mewtwo had finished cloning all of the Pokémon, he brought out all of his creations. At the same time, Ash freed all of the original Pokémon and brought them for an all-out war. The clone Pokémon and the originals fought back and forth while the humans could only stand and watch. They were equally matched, but not all of the Pokémon would fight equally. There was one match-up where the clone was slapping the original and the original refused to fight.

Question 11

What was the name of the Blastoise at New Island?

When Ash and his friends made it to New Island, there were a lot of trainers there. One of them had a Blastoise that was likely her first Pokémon when she started her journey. This massive turtle was powerful and had plenty of impressive attacks that allowed it to stand out from the competition. Because of this, it managed to hold its own when going against Mewtwo's version of Blastoise and was an all-around memorable Pokémon. Good thing it's now in Pokkén.

Question 12

True or False? Mewtwo is the villain of the movie.

When the Pokémon trainers are brought to New Island, they are told by the hypnotized Nurse Joy about the master that lives there. Everyone is surprised when they see Mewtwo come down from the upper level. This Pokémon was created solely for the gain of others, and it isolated itself from humanity as a result. Mewtwo had a hatred of humans because of its past, but that doesn't mean that it was without reason. It actually had a conscience to some degree.

Question 13

How did Ash get revived from stone?

When all of the Pokémon were fighting, the center of it all was a brawl between Mewtwo and Mew. Their psychic powers were evenly-matched. Ash couldn't stand by while all of the fighting was happening, so he ran into the crossfire between the two legendary Pokémon. As a result, he got hit at a full blast and was turned to stone. What made this scene so heartbreaking was how Pikachu kept trying to shock him to wake him up but to no avail.

Question 14

What color was Mew's psychic powers?

Throughout Pokémon: The First Movie, Mew is a background character, having fun with its surroundings without feeling the need to get involved. However, it does appear near the climax, where Mewtwo challenges it to a battle. The latter is fighting savagely, but Mew is just having a good time. That said, it has some impressive powers and can send out psychic blasts just as strong as Mewtwo's. Later on, Mewtwo ends up finding harmony with Mew and respects it as an equal.

Question 15

Which of these Pokémon do NOT appear in the film?

Pokémon: The First Movie was a celebration of the franchise and the anime thus far. Being the peak of the original series, it included many familiar faces in its roster. That said, it was never going to have the time to include all of the original 151 Pokémon in its runtime. As a matter of fact, not even the legendary Moltres, Zapdos, or Articuno make an appearance in the film. Still, the movie manages to cram in as many Pokémon as it can.

Question 16

Team Rocket stopped Dragonite with what object?

Mewtwo had invitations to New Island for a tournament, but he had to have a messenger. This is when he hired a Dragonite to deliver all of the various messages. The dragon Pokémon makes it way to Ash before flying off to make another delivery. However, Team Rocket is extremely curious as to what the invitations are for, so they stop the dragon Pokémon with some interesting planning and manage to read through one of the invitations. They then decide to go.

Question 17

Finish this quote: "We wanted to create the world's strongest Pokémon...

When we first meet Mewtwo in Pokémon: The First Movie, it was created by a group of scientists who had a vision to create the world's strongest Pokémon. The creation of Mewtwo was documented in a series of videos. Early in the movie, we get to see some of these videos, as one of the scientists would monologue about the process. After Mewtwo broke out of the lab and blew it all to Hell, the scientist remarked about how they wanted to create the world's strongest Pokémon.

Question 18

What was the name of the scientist who created Mewtwo and discovered the Mew fossil?

Mew was easily the most elusive Pokémon in the Kanto Region, and there was one scientist who wanted nothing more than to study it. On one expedition, he found a fossil of Mew, in which he found DNA of that Pokémon. He thought that this would be a perfect time to try and clone the Pokémon and perfect it at the same time. While the fossil of Mew is a little confusing when you consider that Mew is still alive, it provides an excellent backdrop for the movie.

Question 19

True or False? The Origin of Mewtwo was a short that played before the movie on the home release.

When Pokémon: The First Movie came out, there was a more detailed backstory to Mewtwo that was cut from the original film. It showed Mewtwo with a few other clones, including Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and a girl named Amber. Amber and Mewtwo became great friends and she taught him that life was wonderful. However, it wasn't long before all of those clones failed, leaving Mewtwo by himself. His memory was wiped so he wouldn't be distressed but he still remembered Amber's words: "life is wonderful."

Question 20

True or False? Gary Oak appears in the movie.

Ever since Ash began his journey to be a Pokémon master, he's always had opposition from Gary Oak, the grandson of Professor Oak. Ash made decent progress on his journey, but Gary seemed to constantly be one step ahead. He had more Pokémon and more badges to boot. However, Ash eventually beat him in the Pokémon League, which earned him Gary's respect. Seeing that Pokémon: The First Movie was a high point for the original anime, it would make sense that Gary would appear.

Question 21

In what gym was Mewtwo used?

After Mewtwo was created, he broke out of the lab and blew it to smithereens. After that happened, there was another individual who met him and offered Mewtwo a path to discover who he was and why he was there in the first place. However, this new person turned out to just be using Mewtwo to get ahead in the world. After a battle or two, Mewtwo decided to bust out yet again and made his own life for himself on New Island.

Question 22

True or False? Mewtwo erased the characters' memories.

At the end of the movie, during Ash's sacrifice, Mewtwo realizes that not all humans are dirty pigs that just want to use Pokémon for their own gain. Because of this, he decides to live a new life and rectify all of the damage he caused prior. The end of the movie shows our three main characters (and Pikachu) continuing their journey to follow Ash as he becomes the world's greatest Pokémon master. But do they remember anything that happened before?

Question 23

What did Mewtwo use to start capturing Pokémon?

Mewtwo invited the world's best trainers into the same spot, but not just for a tournament. He had to clone their Pokémon, but he knew that they wouldn't give them up willingly. Because of this, he hatched a plan where all of the Pokémon would be captured and taken to his labs on the lower floor. Believe it or not, he succeeded in taking all of the Pokémon in the entire building, even Ash's Pikachu. It made the trainers all the more motivated to fight him.

Question 24

Which trainer went down to the cloning lab?

The cloning lab on New Island was in a fairly concealed part of the castle. It was the perfect place where Mewtwo could clone Pokémon without anyone knowing. For the most part, he managed to prevent any trainer from getting down there- all except one. While capturing Pokémon, there was one that he captured to where the trainer was determined to not give it up. He held onto the dark Poké Ball for dear life all the way down to the lab.

Question 25

What does Brock call his stew?

It's a wonderful stroke of luck that Brock from Pewter City joined Ash and Misty on their journey through the Kanto Region. He was an excellent cook and knew how to take care of sick Pokémon. At the beginning of Pokémon: The First Movie, he stars putting together this stew while Ash was complaining about his hunger. Brock labels it with a clever tagline. Unfortunately, they don't get the opportunity to eat it, as Ash gets quickly swept up in a Pokémon battle.

Question 26

What prevents the trainers from making it to New Island?

Ash was excited when he received the invitation to New Island, so he and various other powerful trainers made it to the docks only to discover that there was something preventing the voyage. Because of this, many of the trainers decided to make the trip anyway while riding on their water-type Pokémon. Ash, Misty, and Brock didn't have any water Pokémon big enough to ride, but they did have fast swimmers who could help pull them to safety. They made it.

Question 27

True or False? Brock falls in love with one of the trainers.

Brock is an excellent addition to Ash's team. Not only is he quite knowledgeable about the world, but he also knows how to take care of sick Pokémon and cook better than most people. That said, he's not perfect and has a tendency to fall in love with any beautiful girl he sees. In just about every single episode and movie, Brock sets his eyes on a single girl. Sadly for him, he never gets the girl and Ash laughs at him.

Question 28

What does Mewtwo do at the end of the movie?

Mewtwo goes through a serious journey in Pokémon: The First Movie. He begins his life with a serious edge and distrust of humanity. After fighting with several Pokémon and trainers, he ends up having a serious perspective shift. He learns to accept his origin as well as what he can do with the life that was given to him. He has a change of heart and starts to help the trainers and their Pokémon all get home. But what does he do for himself and his Pokémon?

Question 29

Finish this quote, "I see now that the circumstances of one's birth are...

When Mewtwo starts to see the tears that the Pokémon shed for Ash, he begins to see life in a different way. While talking with Mew, he talks about the circumstances of birth, even referring to how he was created in a lab. He states that the important thing to determine who you are is what you do with life rather than how you were created. That is a key moment in his character arc when considering how he was searching for his purpose the whole time.

Question 30

Which of the three starters did NOT have a nickname in the movie?

Being based on the first generation of Pokémon, the First Movie had appearances from all three final evolutions of starter Pokémon: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Three separate trainers brought these Pokémon to New Island, who were then cloned by Mewtwo. However, their clones were a bit different-looking than most of the clones, as they were references to a Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle clone that Mewtwo knew when he was little more than a child. Only one of the trainers didn't nickname their starter though.

Question 31

True or False? Audiences received a promo card with the purchase of every ticket.

What made the Pokémon anime such a success is that Game Freak easily used it to cross-promote the games and the trading card game. It became a tradition that the release of each movie would each include an exclusive card within the home versions. That said, that tradition had to start somewhere. Pokémon: The First Movie became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time for a few weeks. Could that have been due to a special promo card released to audiences?

Question 32

True or False? Ash's Charizard beat Mewtwo in battle.

Ash's Charizard has proven to be one of the strongest Pokémon in the entire anime. After having some impressive training at the Charicific Valley, it came back stronger and ready to obey Ash's orders. It was able to go up against an Entei in Pokémon: Spell of the Unown. During the Battle Frontier Saga, it also managed to go up against an Articuno and win. If Charizard were to fight Mewtwo, is it that ridiculous to assume that it could win?

Question 33

Who gave Mewtwo its suit of armor?

Mewtwo was created by scientists as a favor. In order to get the funding needed for their research, the deal was that they created the world's strongest Pokémon. After Mewtwo destroyed the lab and the scientists in it, he would later fight in a Pokémon Gym. However, the person that was using him designed a suit of armor that could be used to enhance Mewtwo's psychic abilities and make him that much more of a threat. He later ditched the suit.

Question 34

What is Mewtwo's ultimate goal?

When people are born, how they are treated affects what they want to do in life. Unfortunately, Mewtwo was created with the sole purpose of being used for the gain of humans. Having the intelligence to see right through this, Mewtwo managed to go off on his own and developed a plan of revenge all on his own. He could've succeeded had he fought hard enough, but certain events tugged on his heart enough to allow him to stay his wrath.

Question 35

What is the name of the first movie?

While most people will refer to the film as Pokémon: The First Movie, that's only the partial name. The film has a name that better depicts what is about to happen in the events following. Since then, it's become a phrase often associated with the legendary Pokémon, and it was even used by Sakurai when he had a debut trailer for Mewtwo's inclusion in Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS. It let the audience know that this Pokémon meant business.

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