We Bet Even Hardcore Pokemon Fans Can't Get 100% On This Quiz!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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Sleepy trainers wake up - this Pokemon quiz will require all of our focus, if only for a short while. The questions will span a variety of fields in the Pokemon world - from moves, typing, mythology, characters and more. Savvy Pokemaniacs will be able to maneuver their way around this without much trouble - rank amateurs, meanwhile, might have to pray to Arceus in order to pass.
Quiz takers be warned - this is intended to be a friendly, safe Pokemon trivia quiz, but even we can't guarantee that we'll be able to avoid wild encounters here. For all we know, there's a malicious creature waiting in the tall, pixelated grass of this quiz, eager for the chance to spring up and take us right down. Let's have our strongest Pokemon ready, just in case, as we attempt to finish this quiz with a score of 100%.
With that disclaimer out of the way, let's get going! Time to strap our caps on tight, and make sure Psyduck won't be sending itself out of its Pokeball without notice. Anyone who aces this quiz can be considered a true Pokemon master - anyone who can't even pass might need to take a refresher course with the professor.
What type of move is Fire Blast?
A super hot, blazing cross of energy has just cracked this quiz right in half, and all clues indicate that we've just witnessed a Pokemon move. Thankfully, no one was burned too badly, but we should definitely move on to the next question before we end up spontaneously combusting. In order to proceed in the proper manner, we'll first need to figure out which type of move that Fire Blast attack was. The answer might seem obvious, but is it really?
How many trainers comprise the Elite Four?
Some trainers are better than others - other trainers are way, way better. The very best trainers will eventually find themselves face to face with the Elite Four - the gatekeepers of the Pokemon Hall of Fame. When a battle against one of these gurus is in the cards, nothing less than perfect preparation will assure a victory. While it might sound fun to try facing these masters now, we're just not ready. However, we can start by guessing the amount of trainers in the group.
Who's this Pokemon Prof?
Every true Pokemon trainer should have no trouble naming this Pokemon Prof, since he's the friendly scientist that started us off on our in-game journeys way back when. Such an important role isn't an easy thing to forget, and neither is this professor's name. Of course, we also caught our fair share of his antics in the Pokemon anime. His good name goes hand in hand with the franchise as a whole, we asking this question is completely reasonable of us.
A wild Mega Pidgeot appeared! Which move do we use?
Look at that - it's barely been a minute yet, and we've already stumbled into a wild Pokemon battle in this quiz. To top it off, this isn't just any wild Pokemon we're facing - it's a Mega Evolution, and a powerful one at that. Mega Pidgeot is gifted with the ability No Guard, which guarantees that each of its powerful Hurricane attacks will hit home every single time. Before it gets the chance to land one on us, let's see if we can strike first.
What type of Pokemon does Gym Leader Erika use?
Erika is the fourth Gym Leader of the Kanto region, and facing her is a tough prospect indeed. Of course, the same can be said for pretty much all Gym Leaders, but Erika is a special case. In a battle against her, it's important to keep an eye out for any surprise status ailments - no matter how powerful or well-trained a Pokemon is, there's not much they'll be able to do in battle if they've been paralyzed or put to sleep.
Who's this mysterious Pokemon?
If budding trainers choose to wander into a certain mystery dungeon in the Johto region, they just might run into one of these super enigmatic Pokemon. They don't pose much of a threat - at least, we don't think they do. The truth is, there's so much uncertainty surrounding this particular species, there's really no telling what they're liable to do. If we can guess their name, maybe they'll bless us with good luck for the rest of this quiz.
What type of Pokemon is Geodude?
Geodude has been a strong part of the Pokemon franchise ever since its introduction to the world back in the 90's. Geodude was not the first levitating boulder to appear in the fictional world, but one might argue that it's the most iconic. In battle, this youngling is no slouch at all - in fact, opponents who underestimate it are liable to find themselves with a severe bump on the head in the morning. If we can guess Geodude's typing, maybe it won't sock us one.
What does Ash usually wear on his head?
Ash Ketchum is the fabled hero of the Pokemon story, and as such, he deserves only the best bit of head wear his world has to offer. Of course, anyone who's a true fan of the series will be able to pull the answer off the top of their head - just like Ash occasionally pulls his hat off the top of his. We'll need to get this question right to maintain our healthy score, so let's take our time here.
What type of move is Shadow Ball?
Out of all the attacks in the Pokemon movedex, Shadow Ball is one of the most debilitating, not to mention painful. Its base 80 power is already quite formidable, but it gets boosted to a whopping 120 when used by a Pokemon of its typing. Aside from that, there's always a chance that the move will leave its target with a reduced Special Defense stat. Let's take a closer look at Shadow Ball, and try guessing what type of move it is.
A wild Rattata appeared! Which move do we use?
We thought we were in the clear, but no! The tall grass of the Pokemon world has sprung up out of nowhere, and a challenger approaches from its shade - Rattata! On second thought, this little tyke isn't much of a threat at all. In fact, it's one of the weakest Pokemon out there - even when fully evolved, this species isn't exactly known for sweeping opposing teams. Still, if we let our guard down, its Super Fang attack might just cut our HP in half.
Which HM is used to move large boulders around?
As nice as it would be to traverse the Pokemon world freely, without having to worry about obstacles blocking our path, a mass of obstacles are what we must inevitably confront if our mission is to become the best there ever was. Thankfully, there are some super useful techniques we can teach our Pokemon in order for them to help us advance to the next leg of the story. In this case, we're wondering which HM is used to maneuver large boulders.
What does the move Harden do?
Harden is one of the most classic Pokemon moves of all time, having been featured in games and in the anime ever since this story's initial release. Pokemon like Metapod are known to use this move to great effect - re: the only effect it can possibly produce. Admittedly, this move is far from being the most useful in battle, but it's a Pokemon move all the same. Let's see if there's a trainer out there who can tell us what it does.
Who's the Pokemon that looks like a Poke Ball?
If this Pokemon seems to look a whole lot like a Poke Ball, that's because it was modeled after just that. In fact, this Pokemon's pre evolved form looks as much like a Poke Ball as it does. It's a mysterious connotation, for sure, but it's one that has existed in the Pokemon world since the OG days of the Red and Blue versions. If we can figure out this Poke Ball-shaped 'mon's name, maybe it won't zap us with a Thundershock attack.
Who's this Fairy type Pokemon?
Here's an iconic little pixie that has been a part of the Pokemon world since the original roster. It's considered a pure Fairy type now, but that was not always the case. After all, fairies have only been around in the Pokemon world since the last two generations. Before it was gifted with that superior typing, this 'mon was a pure Normal Pokemon, though it was always special in our hearts. Let's see if we can figure out the youngling's name.
Where is Gary Oak from?
Gary Oak might not be the hero of the Pokemon story - after all, that title eternally belongs to Ash Ketchum. However, what would any protagonist ever amount to if they don't have a worthy antagonist to challenge them? Not that Gary is an antagonist in the truest sense of the word - he's more of a rival, really. When these two meet up, they're sure to give it their all in a Pokemon battle. That aside for now, where is Gary Oak from?
Which of these moves can force a Pokemon out of the battle?
Pokemon battling is a complex art - there's way more at play in this game than simple, turn-based attacking. There are hundreds of moves out there, many of them with their own unique effects. For instance, certain moves can actually force opposing Pokemon out of the battle, swapping them in for another combatant. Such a niche tactic would seem unfamiliar to a rank amateur, but all real trainers know what we're talking about. Which of these moves can force a Pokemon out of battle?
What type of Pokemon does Gym Leader Koga use?
Gym Leader Koga is not to be trusted - sure, he might seem like an average, honest Gym Leader, but the type of Pokemon he uses suggest that he's something else entirely. Well, maybe it's us at fault here, judging a trainer by the type of Pokemon they use... At any rate, we don't trust this ninja as far as we can throw him, and we can't throw him very far at all. What type of Pokemon does he use, anyway?
Who's the Pokemon that has four arms?
One arm is better than none; two arms are better than one; three arms are better than two; and we can all guess what comes next. If anyone chooses this Pokemon to brawl with out of a lineup, they'll have surely made the wrong choice, being that he has four very muscular arms and all. They contribute to his sky high Attack stat - one Dynamic Punch is all it takes to leave an opponent dazed and confused. Just who is this fighter?
A wild Dragonite appeared! Which move do we use?
It looks like we caught the eye of a wild Dragonite during his commute. He was on his way to deliver some mail to Lance, but he's fine with postponing that for a few minutes if it means he can test out his Multiscale ability. A fight seems unavoidable right now, so we'll need to strategize accordingly. Multiscale allows Dragonite to eat up an effective hit as long as he's at full HP, but will that be enough to defend against the most potent of the following moves?
How many Mega evolutions does Charizard have?
As mighty as Charizard has always been, he grew even more powerful when the advent of Mega Evolutions came around. When Game Freak introduced this new power up, no one thought for a second that they would leave Charizard out of the fray. Of course, they gifted the Fire and Flying type with his own Mega Evolved form - or did they? Maybe we're just messing with quiz takers, and Charizard was never considered for Mega Evolutions in the first place. Or, maybe he was given multiple options.
Who's this artistic Pokemon?
Here's a Pokemon who lives for the joy of pure creation. All he really needs is a blank canvas in a white, empty room - he already has the brush and colors attached to him as part of his body. Of course, he also enjoys showing his artistry off in battle, being able to use literally every move in the Movedex. While he continues to graffiti his perfectly white room, let's see if there's a Pokemaniac out there who can guess his name.
What effect does the Technician ability have in battle?
As far as Pokemon abilities go, Technician is definitely one of the best. Of course, we can't say exactly why that is, since that might provide certain quiz takers with too easy a hint. All we'll say is that famed Bug and Steel type Scizor has this ability, and he's been using it to great effect in the OU tier for years now.. Most Pokemon out there would shudder if they would have to face Scizor in battle, and that's partly because of its ability.
Are Grass type moves super effective against Bug type Pokemon?
Grass has been one of the primary Pokemon typings since the first generation of the games, of course partly belonging to Bulbasaur, the Grass type starter. Bug type Pokemon have also been around since the first gen, though they haven't been quite as... primary as Grass types. As the generations have progressed, stronger and stronger Bug type Pokemon have been introduced. However, in the original games, powerful representations of this typing have been sparse. Are Grass type moves super effective against Bug types?
Name this three-headed Pokemon
It's long been said that two heads are better than one, but what about three heads? Does having three heads effectively triple neurological output, or does it divide it by three? Considering the Pokemon we're thinking about now, it's hard to say. There's a certain, original Pokemon who has always had three heads, and all three of them would be offended if self proclaimed Pokemon fans couldn't guess its name. Take a good look at the picture, and let's try our best here.
What's Suicune's typing?
Suicune is one of the most ethereal Pokemon released in any generation, a title it still holds even after so many years have passed since it's been introduced. There are a lot of questions that arise when this Pokemon enters the room, but true trainers certainly don't spend much time wondering about its typing. After all, Suicune's mythology is closely associated with its typing, whatever that might be. Let's see who can figure out what sort of Pokemon Suicune is.
Name the Pokemon that evolves into Electabuzz
Electabuzz is a mighty Electric type Pokemon sent out to the world in the Pokemon Red and Blue games. At a certain point, it was given a further power boost when we were introduced to its fully evolved form. Before any of that, though, Electabuzz has a pre-evolved form - a little Electric tyke that tries its best to train hard, hoping it can grow into a real Electabuzz one day. Let's see who can figure out this little kid's name.
Which of these is NOT a Pokemon status ailment?
There are a number of Pokemon status ailments that trainers need to keep an eye out for. Even if they think they have a prospective battle locked down by virtue of the sheer strength of their party, all it takes is one bulky status user to shut all threats down indefinitely. Since this is such an important bit of Pokemon trivia, we're sure that seasoned trainers know all about status ailments - surely enough to be able to pick out the illegitimate one below.
Who's this tree-looking Pokemon?
This Pokemon looks a lot like a tree - in fact, it resembles a tree so much, we doubt we'd even stop to question whether it's a Pokemon at all if we were to pass by it in a forest on our way to an epic Gym battle. But of course, this Rock type Pokemon is indeed a Pokemon - anyone who doubts that can try taking one of its Stone Edges to the face, and see if that rings any bells.
A wild Tyranitar appeared! Which move do we use?
Well, just look at our luck - not only have we stumbled into a wild Pokemon encounter right in the middle of this otherwise fun, innocent, safe quiz, but the monster that has challenged us today happens to be Tyranitar, one of the most powerful Pokemon of them all. This guy is so strong, his mere appearance in battle summons up a vicious sandstorm. As powerful as he is, this Pokemon can indeed be beaten - all it takes is one savvy move.
What happens when two trainers trade a Machoke for a Kadabra?
Trading has been an important part of Pokemon since its inception. Just as would be trainers trade their Pokemon cards between each other up here in the real world, down in the pixelated world of the games, trainers trade their Pokemon via wired link. Within the phenomenon of trading, all sorts of magic is possible - for instance, there's a potential for a full fledged evolution to go down if certain Pokemon are traded. What might happen in the scenario we've outlined above?
What does the move Wish do?
Since there are so many Pokemon moves out there today, it's hard to keep track of what each of them do - especially for those who haven't kept up on their Pokemon trivia for some years now. Even at that, Wish is one of the most iconic moves out there, and its function is as unique as it is useful. There's no other move like Wish, to say the very least. Just what does this magical attack do in battle?
Who's this ice cream Pokemon?
This floating ice cream has been the bane of the lower tiers ever since its release. Although these two heads might look innocent, make no mistake - this ice cream's Special Attack stat is quite formidable. Furthermore, since it summons Hail whenever it enters battle, its Blizzard attack becomes a perfectly accurate move, allowing the ice cream to slam down foes with a relentless storm without worry. It's not the most famous Pokemon, granted, but all real trainers know who this is.
Which of these Pokemon is a Legendary?
There are a few dozen Legendary Pokemon out there today - a ton more than the handful we were introduced to back in the original games. With so many Legendary Pokemon discovered - and with so many "ordinary" Pokemon parading as Legendaries, it's hard to keep track of the Pokemon who truly carry this exclusive status. Let's take a look at the following Pokemon for now, and try picking out the one true Legendary from the bunch. Who can do it?
Which of these Pokemon is NOT a Legendary?
As we mentioned, there are a lot of powerful, intimidating, even mystical Pokemon out in the Pokedex today who look a lot like Legendaries, when they're really not that exclusive. In fact, some of these Pokemon can be found out in the tall grass in mass - a surefire indication of anything but a Legendary status. Now it's time to look at the options below, and try picking out the one 'mon who is NOT Legendary. It shouldn't be too hard.
Name this Pokemon with cannons over its shoulder
While there are dozens upon dozens of Water type species out there in the Pokemon world, only one of them has such stylish twin cannons perched forever over its shoulders. These cannons are capable of generating a tremendous amount of energy, being able to slice mountains clean in half. His overwhelming water based powers aside, let's see if we can actually put a name to this Pokemon's face. Since he happens to be an original starter, this one should be easy.
What is Vileplume's typing?
Here, we have Vileplume. As we should all know, he's got a massive flower growing from his head and he's actually one of the final forms of the Pokemon Oddish. Vileplume's pollen can paralyze its opponent and it even affects humans as they are highly allergic to it. If a trainer wants one of these and happens to have a Gloom, all they have to do is expose it to a Leaf Stone. With all that said, who knows what Vileplume's typing is?
Who's this trainer?
There have been several seasons of Pokemon released so far, each with its own unique characters encountered by Ash throughout his journeys through various regions. One of these characters from the earlier seasons is the one pictured here, and she's been cemented in Pokemon lore ever since she was first featured. It's been a while since we've seen her in a modern Pokemon story, but all true fans will at least remember her name. Let's see who the true fans are.
A wild Xerneas appeared! Which move do we use?
Well, just look at that! Out of all possible Pokemon we could have encountered out in the wild of this quiz, it just had to be Xerneas! Of course, this is one of the strongest species in the entire game - all it needs to do is set itself up with one Geomancy, and our team is effectively done for. Thankfully, since Xerneas is an understanding beast, it might just let us go unharmed if we can manage to click its name.
What's Cofagrigus' ability?
Cofagrigus isn't the fastest Pokemon out there, but boy oh boy is it ever strong. Any truly hardcore Pokemon fan will know that. Aside from its incredible Defense and Special Attack stat, this Pokemon can actually turn its speed into an advantage. How, you ask? Well, all it needs to do is set itself up with a particular move, Trick Room. Despite it not seeming like a worthy opponent at first, Cofagrigus' ability is worth considering, too - but what was that, again?
Which of these moves is Eelektross weak to?
Some Pokemon have a ton of weaknesses that opponents can exploit - others don't have a single weakness at all. Somewhere within or along that spectrum is Eelektross, a pure Electric type Pokemon with the Levitate ability. Eelektross is a unique Pokemon, for sure, and its typing spread might have something to do with that. Before it manages to Volt Switch on out of here, let's see if we can pick which of the following moves this Pokemon is weak to - if any.
Name these little mice
These terrific little mice are one of the many Pikachu clones that have been released throughout the years. In Doubles, they form quite the formidable team, amplifying each other's power until the combination becomes too overwhelming for other duos to answer to. There's no need to challenge them to a battle today - all we need to do is click on their names from the options below. They're quite the mascots of their generation, so the answer should be within reach.
Who's this glitch Pokemon?
This is one glitchy Pokemon! In fact, there's still a debate going on to this day about whether this thing is even a Pokemon at all. Since it technically appears to fight trainers in the wild, and it uses Pokemon moves of its own, we're quite comfortable calling it a Pokemon ourselves, though there undoubtedly might be some that disagree with that assessment. In any case, this thing does have a name - let's see who can pick it out from the following options.
Which HM is used to light dark areas?
There are a ton of obstacles out there in the Pokemon world - from shrubs that block our path, entire seas to cross in order to reach the next Gym, large boulders that must be tossed aside to move forward, and more. Traveling through various Pokemon regions, there's also a good chance that we might run into a pitch black cave, in which case we're hopefully packing a 'mon with the appropriate HM to help us out. Which one might that be?
Can the Pokedex be used to evolve a Pokemon?
The Pokedex can do a lot of things, although it's mainly based on storing a database of information regarding the various Pokemon out there in the world. If we were to hack into this wonderful machine, we might find a whole assortment of other functions - for instance, the Pokedex might be able to reveal totally unreleased Pokemon! Or not... at any rate, is it possible to configure a Pokedex in such a way that it would help us evolve a Pokemon?
What's Lugia's signature move?
Being the face of the Pokemon Silver game, Lugia is quite the mythological Pokemon. It lurks at the bottom of the ocean - that is, when it isn't hovering in the clouds high above the world - waiting for a true trainer to challenge it, and potentially catch it. When it calls forth Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, the Legendary birds brew up a storm that just might cause the end of the world! Say, what's Lugia's signature move called, again?
A wild Wobbuffet appeared! Which move do we use?
Just look at our luck! We've encountered a wild Wobbuffet in the wild, and due to its Arena Trap ability, it looks like we won't be able to leave this battle until we either knock this 'mon out or catch it. Since our team happens to be full at the moment - and we're not really interested in a new Wobbuffet anyway - it looks like we'll have to take this thing out. The question is, which of these moves is best here?
Is there such a thing as a Plastic type Pokemon?
There's a ton of Pokemon types out there, each of them wholly unique in their own way. Pokemon typings cover much of the natural world we inhabit on our end of the screen - for instance, elements like Fire, Water and Grass. We can go on and on about the various Pokemon typings, but what we want to focus on now is the Plastic Pokemon typing. Is that an actual thing, or did we make it up right here and now?
Which of these moves has the highest priority?
Certain moves, regardless of the Pokemon's level or Speed stat, are programmed so that they'll move first no matter what. Other moves are made so that they'll always go last. These are controlled by in-battle priority, which dictates which move has the right of way. We've listed a number of moves with varying priority below. One of these will go before the others, always - no matter what. True battlers will be able to pick out the highest priority move without breaking a sweat.
What's Mewtwo's signature move?
Mewtwo is so unbelievably powerful, it doesn't even need a signature move in order to make a lasting impression in battle. Indeed, even a simple Water Gun from this behemoth would be enough to intimidate most opponents. Of course, just for good measure, the gods over at Game Freak saw fit to grant Mewtwo its very own signature move, which is listed somewhere below. Let's see if there's a wise ole trainer out there who's able to pick it out.
Who's this Pokemon?
This Pokemon is a new introduction, having been released in the Pokemon Sun and Moon games. Even at that, those who haven't fully kept up with the franchise have a chance of getting its name right, since it happens to be one of the three starter Pokemon of its generation. Furthermore, there are rumors that this Dark and Fire type will be introduced to the upcoming Smash Bros game as a playable character, though only time will tell if that will come true.