Who Can Name All These Classic Pokémon?
- by Andrew Dominguez
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Pokemon is iconic on all levels. It's one of the longest-running animes, animated shows, and TV shows in existence. With over twenty seasons in existence, thousands of cards created for its Trading Card Game, and over one hundred video games for gaming consoles worldwide, Pokemon is an inescapable phenomenon for fans of any ages.
But there was a time where Pokemon was simply a TV show based on a series of popular Game Boy games; a time when there were only 151 Pokemon to keep track of; a time in which Pokemon was just about good ole' Saturday Morning Cartoons, getting together with friends to play the card game (which at the time was pretty forward), and where naming every Pokemon was a piece of cake. For one, the end of each episode helped with a friendly reminder through the "PokeRap."
For those who grew up with the show, these classic Pokemon are second-nature to them. From Pikachu, Charmander, Nidoking, Magikarp, Electrobuzz, Machoke, Arbok, Venusaur, Taurus, Muk, Ratata, Ratticate, Wartortle, Abra, Jolteon, and so on and so on, naming these Pokemon's every detail is something they can outdo newer generations of fans on without hesitation.
Quiz Time! Who Can Name All These Classic Pokemon?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire-type creature is the ultimate form of one of Ash's first Pokemon. The two partner up after Ash rescues him from his abusive owner, but when Ash fails to properly train him after its first evolution, it becomes more and more disobedient. From attacking Ash for fun to refusing to battle altogether, this Pokemon puts Ash through serious embarrassment during several battles. It eventually comes around after Ash risks his life to protect it in a later season. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Thunder-type creature is Ash's very first Pokemon who's seen him through each and every one of his battles. At first, it doesn't like Ash at all, with them coming together only because it's the last Pokemon Professor Oak has in his lab. But after narrowly escaping a pack of wild Spearow, the pair become best friends. This Pokemon is known for never getting into it's Pokeball, being Team Rocket's object of interest, and refusing to evolve into its final form. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Grass-type Pokemon meets Ash and his friends during their pit stop in The Hidden Village while traveling to Vermillion City. After getting off on the wrong foot, this Pokemon grows to trust Ash and challenges him to a battle to be captured honorably. Throughout their journey together, this Pokemon helps Ash defeat various trainers, Gym Leaders, and enemies such as Team Rocket. Just like Ash's favorite Pokemon, it refuses to evolve past its first stage. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
Ash meets this Pokemon early on in his travels through Kanto. It's initially a shy creature that hopefully waits for his master (who actually abandoned it) on top of a rock. When Ash saves this Pokemon from an imminent demise, it shifts its loyalty to him and forgets about his neglectful master. Together, they defeat many adversaries and become close friends, but this changes when it evolves into its second form and undergoes a drastic personality change. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-type Pokemon first meets Ash and his friends when they fall into a pit, and instead of helping them, it laughs at their mishap. After a brief battle with Ash's favorite Pokemon, this creature meets a quick defeat and retreats with his squad. It eventually crosses paths again with Ash and together they stop another of Team Rocket's scheme. After seeing Ash's heroism and selflessness towards fellow Pokemon, this creature joins him in his journey throughout the Kanto region. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Rock-type Pokemon is first introduced during Ash's and Brock's battle for the Boulder Badge. Ash's Pokemon gives it a worthy battle, but it manages to overpower the creature during their first battle. During their second rematch, Ash manages to gain a lucky advantage but forfeits the battle to ensure this Pokemon's safety. When Brock joins Ash in his journey, this Pokemon makes several appearances when the group's in trouble or during combat against Team Rocket. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Bug/Flying-Pokemon is the final evolution of Ash's second Pokemon. It's beautiful in form and unlike its previous stages, it packs quite a punch in battle. Amongst its moves, it uses Whirlwind, Gust, Tackle, Stun Spore, and Mega Drain, with Gust being the most powerful. In its final appearance, this Pokemon falls in love with another one of its kind and after proving its worth against Team Rocket, Ash frees it so they can be together. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-type Pokemon is one of Misty's creatures that she accidentally catches. It's one of her least- favorite Pokemon, with Misty constantly berating it for its uselessness in battle. Ironically, it also happens to be one of Misty most played Pokemon, summoning itself to battle when Misty intends using another Pokemon. Despite being extremely clueless in general, it manages to be useful against opponents when its constant headache causes it to tap into its true potential. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fairy-type baby Pokemon hatches from an egg that Ash and his friends find in the Grampa Canyon Ruins. Since Misty is the first person it sees upon hatching, she's chosen as its trainer. Though this Pokemon isn't used in battle by Misty, it's quite skilled at tapping into its hidden abilities when the team's in danger. In its final appearance, it unexpectedly evolves and Misty releases it so it can oversee its kind in the Mirage Kingdom. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Flying-type Pokemon is the third creature Ash comes to own in the series. Though he's caught by mostly luck on Ash's part, it still obeys him in battle and proves useful against Team Pocket, various Gym Leaders, and other opponents. Amongst this Pokemon's signature moves are Whirlwind, Wing Attack, and Hurricane, with Whirlwind being the most used by Ash. In its final appearance, this Pokemon evolves and parts ways with Ash to guard its kind. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Legendary Psychic-Type Pokemon makes its first appearance in "Pokemon: The First Movie" when Ash and his friends fight against a Pokemon cloned from it's DNA. When both Pokemon meet, they face off in an intense battle which ends in a stalemate when Ash interferes. Amongst its signature moves are Technical Machine, Clairvoyance, Move Tutor, and Psychic. Though it's never seen in the anime, this Pokemon is considered one of the rarest out of the original 151. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal-type Pokemon isn't known for being the most active, with it usually lounging around in the forest until it's woken up by its hunger or through a Poke Flute. Ash learns this the hard way when he and his friends stumble into it while traveling through a small village. The team is informed that this Pokemon is blocking the water flow and causing a food supply shortage for the townspeople. After a brief interlude with Team Rocket, Ash saves this Pokemon from capture and solves the village's problem. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Psychic-Pokemon is a genetic mutation created from the DNA of a Legendary Pokemon. It makes its first appearance when Ash battles against Team Rocket for the 'Earth Badge,' remaining in incubation inside Giovanni's lair. In "Pokemon: The First Movie," it wakes up to realize its origins and becomes infuriated by the idea that its sole purpose is to serve humanity. As part of its plan to liberate Pokemon, it creates an army of cloned Pokemon to use in battle. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-Type Pokemon is one of Misty's favorite creatures and makes several appearances during the show's first couple of seasons. Misty uses it when battling against her sisters, Team Rocket, Ash, and during her participation in Cerulean City's Underwater Exhibit. As a Pokemon card, it's best played against Fire-Type creatures due to their weakness against it. Its signatures moves are Surprise Attack, Spinning Attack, Swift, Psychic Splash, Bubble Beam, and one of its most useful, Recover. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire-type Pokemon has been one of Officer Jenny's most resourceful companions throughout the show until recent seasons. It makes its first appearance when Ash and his friends meet Officer Jenny, and it keeps reappearing every time they ran into one of her many identical relatives. With moves such as Flare and Takedown, it comes quite handy when fighting criminals such as Team Rocket. Ironically, James happened to own of these creatures during his childhood before running away from home. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This spooky Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon packs a few scares into Ash and his friends throughout the show. They first encounter one when Ash is trying to catch a Ghost-type Pokemon to use against Sabrina, the Lavender Town Gym Leader. This Pokemon and its crew attempt to make Ash and his friends laugh at their antics, but they instead end up terrified. After Ash's spirit briefly wanders through the tower with this Pokemon, he decides to continue his journey without capturing it. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
Best known for moves such as Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, and Surf, this Water/Ice-Type Pokemon joins Ash during his travels through the Orange Archipelago after he rescues it from some bandits. Together they battle against several opponents and it proves useful means of transportation for the team, getting them from island to island on its back. After Ash successfully winning the Orange League Island Championship, Ash releases this Pokemon so it can reunite with its family. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Electric/Psychic-Type Pokemon is the final form of Ash's favorite Pokemon, and it can only achieve this form by holding onto a Thunder Stone. Ash first encounters it when battling against the gym leader in Vermillion City. It quickly overpowers Ash's pokemon with its higher stamina and fighting abilities, putting Ash's loyalty to the test when he contemplates forcing his own Pokemon to evolve in order to win. This Pokemon's signature moves are ThunderBolt and ThunderShock. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This is the sixth Pokemon Ash catches in the show and the first to be immediately transported back to Professor Oak's Lab. Due to this, it doesn't get a chance to fight alongside Ash throughout his battles in Kanto, but it proves to be a powerful Pokemon nonetheless when it unexpectedly evolves during Ash's first battle in the Indigo Plateau Conference. In the card game, its signature moves are Irongrip, and in its recent models, Crabhammer. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Bug/Poison-Type Pokemon resembles a honey-making insect, usually comes in a pack, and is known to make Ash and his friends run away in terror. In its first appearance, they steal one of Ash's Pokemon to get their revenge on the trainer, which results in the captured Pokemon evolving and defeating them. This Pokemon spares no sympathizes, attacking any trainers in its path given the circumstances with moves such as Needle Shock, Poison Sting, and Pin Missle. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal/Flying-Type Pokemon appears early on in the show, taunting Ash and his first Pokemon as they make their way through the forest. When Ash attacks one of them with a rock, it retaliates with an entire squad of its kind, almost putting Ash and his favorite Pokemon down for the count. This creature appears throughout the first few seasons while the team travels throughout the forest, usually soaring above them without bother. Its signature moves are Fly and Whirlwind. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-type Pokemon is the final form of Gary's Oak's strongest creature that's been with him since the beginning of his journey. It's seen in "Pokemon: The First Movie" as well as multiple times throughout the show, notably when Gary and Ash face off in the Victory Tournament. In other instances. Gary uses this Pokemon when helping Ash battle against Team Rocket. Amongst its most powerful moves are Hydro Pump, Rocket Tackle, Hydro Launcher, and Hydro Cannon. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-Type Pokemon is the final form of Ash's sixth Pokemon. It makes its first appearance when Ash battles against his first opponent in the Indigo Plateau Conference, giving him the needed push to win. This Pokemon has made several other appearances both in the anime and its movies, being used in battle by Team Rocket and their boss. Amongst its signature moves are Crabhammer, Prop-up Pinchers, Hydro Pump, Scissor Blow, Body Slam, and Guard Claw. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire/Flying-Type Pokemon is the first Legendary Pokemon Ash sees during his journey. He wakes up to it flying over him and his favorite Pokemon after they survive an attack from a pack of wild Pokemon. Rumored to have lived in the Tin Tower ages back, this Pokemon disappeared when it burned down. Ash sees this Pokemon once again after his defeat in the Silver Conference, which in turn motivates him to continue his Journey towards becoming a Pokemon Master. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire-Type Pokemon is another one of Brock's prized Pokemon, making its first appearance when the group befriends a Salon owner and trainer named Suzie. After helping foil another one of Team Rocket's greedy schemes, this creature is left in Brock's care while Suzie takes a momentary leave to better explore her calling regarding Pokemon. During their time together, this Pokemon and Brock fight multiple opponents and develop a special bond that goes beyond the battlefront. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Ground/Rock-type Pokemon is first introduced during Brock and Ash's battle in Pewter City, being the second-to-last Pokemon used against Ash's Pokemon. Throughout the rest of the show, Brock uses it in several battles and in dire situations where the team needs a last minute saving. In later seasons, Brock lends it to his brother as he embarks on another journey with Ash. Amongst its signature moves are Take Down, Focus Fist, Tackle, and Rock Throw. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Grass/Poison-Type Pokemon is one of James's creatures that is usually a disservice to Team Rocket's plans rather than help, often confused in battle and leading James to a quick and humiliating defeat. In later seasons, Jesse forces James to trade this Pokemon in for its first form, a decision that backfires when the creature proves no better in battle than its predecessor. When it evolves, both creatures fall in love and abandon Team Rocket indefinitely. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal-type Pokemon is best-known for a having a unique skill that no other Pokemon around has: it can speak to humans. After being training itself to speak so it could gain the love of a fellow Pokemon, it becomes disillusioned after being rejected and joins Team Rocket. Despite not standing a chance against Ash's pokemon, its brains are Team Rocket's strongest tool (coming up with most of them itself). Amongst its signature moves are Fury Swipes and Pay Day. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal/Fairy-type Pokemon is known for its cuteness, its love for singing its lullaby to friends and opponents alike, and for having a temper that would strike fear into the fiercest of Pokemon. When it goes solo, anyone around it can't help but fall asleep due to its tunes relaxing effect, which in turns sparks this creature's rage. Out of spite, it uses it microphone (which also serves a dual purpose as a marker) to draw all over its listeners' faces. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire-Type Pokemon is one of the strongest around out of the original 151, rivaling the might of one of Ash's fiercest Fire-type creature. It makes its first appearance when Ash battles against Gym Leader Blaine on Cinnabar Island. Due to Blaine's training and the advantage of the volcano setting, this creature manages to overpower Ash's favorite Pokemon leading him to forfeit. But Ash refuses to give up and returns for a rematch against the Gym Leader-Pokemon duo. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Rock/Flying-Type Pokemon first appears when Ash and his friends are exploring the Grampa Canyon during a fossil rush. After a pack of prehistoric Pokemon attacks Ash and his friends, this creature joins the fight and only stops thanks to some intervention from a lullaby-singing Pokemon. Though it's not usually used in battle throughout the show, it's considered one of the most popular classic cards. Amongst its signature moves are Speed Stroke, Fly, and Wing Attack. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Psychic-Type Pokemon is first seen when Ash and his friends find a Hidden Temple and decide to explore it, accidentally awakening this creature and another Pokemon in gigantic versions of themselves. As an intense battle that threatens the planet ensues, Ash and his friends try to stop it to no avail. The battle ends only when a third, overgrown version of another Pokemon shows up and sings its classic lullaby, putting this creature and everyone else to sleep. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Grass/Poison-Type Pokemon is the first evolution of one Ash's Pokemon. It makes its first appearance when Ash and his team are traveling towards Cinnabar Island and his Pokemon goes into battle with a Rhyhorn, causing it to reach its evolution point. As part of the passage, Ash brings it to a festival where it meets this Pokemon and hundreds of their kind. Ash ultimately respects his Pokemon isn't ready to evolve and they say their goodbyes to this creature's tribe. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal-type Pokemon is mostly seen at Pokemon Centers helping Nurse joy with incoming patients. It makes its first appearance when Ash rushes his favorite Pokemon to one of the centers after it's been badly injured in battle. Outside of Pokemon Centers, this creature's also seen training with random trainers Ash encounters, and in one instance even takes part in a motion picture centered on Pokemon. Amongst its signature moves are Double-Edge, Bind Wound, and Scrunch. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Poison-Type Pokemon is the final form of one of James's classic Pokemon. It first appears when Ash and his friends are traveling through the mountains and encounter a group of wild Diglett. With a reward to those who manage to drive the Diglett out from the mountains, Ash, Gary, and even Team Rocket take part in the competition. In Team Rocket's attempts, James forcibly evolves his Pokemon into this one for an upper hand only to lose anyway. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-Type Pokemon is the final form of one of Misty's classic Pokemon, except that hers is never lucky enough to evolve. It makes appearances in Pokemon movies such as "Pokemon: The First Movie," and is seen several times throughout the show. In a notable appearance, Misty confuses it for being her Pokemon upon evolving, only to be sorely disappointed when she realizes its just a stray. Amongst this Pokemon's signature moves are Hydro Splash and Hyper Beam. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire/Flying-Type Pokemon is one of the three Legendary Pokemon first introduced in the series. It first appears in "Pokemon: The Power of One," as Ash and his friend travel through the Orange Islands. When a collector becomes bent on capturing it and the two other Legendary Pokemon, Ash takes it upon himself to stop him. Ultimately, the collector's quest turns into a battle to save the world when an even more powerful, Legendary Pokemon uprises. What's this creature's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal/Flying Pokemon is the final form of Ash's third Pokemon. It makes its first appearance when Ash and his friends head off to Valencia Island to run an errand for Professor Oak. On their way to their destination, the group is attacked by a pack of wild flying Pokemon which the encountered earlier in the series. This Pokemon faces off against them to protect Ash, which results in it evolving. Ash then says his final goodbyes to it so it can oversee its fellow creatures. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Bug-Type Pokemon is the first Pokemon Ash catches, and he does so impulsively to show to Misty that he’s not a complete novice. This only backfires because not just does Misty still question Ash’s skill, but she’s afraid of this creature's bug appearance. Though it’s not the most powerful in battle, it holds its own against Team Rocket when they attack the group unsuspectedly. As a result it evolves into its second form by the end of the battle. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Normal-type Pokemon has the unique ability to evolve into eight different creatures depending on the stone it’s exposed to. It first appears when Ash and his friends encounter a group of brothers that battle with it and three of its evolved forms. Other appearances include a battle between Gary and Ash where the latter's Favorite Pokemon is defeated by it. Later on in the series, May comes to own one after it hatches from an egg she’s given. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Flying/Dragon-Type Pokemon is first seen in one of the first episodes of the series. Ash and his friends encounter a trainer named Bill that’s overlooking the ocean from a lighthouse, hoping to see an extremely rare Pokemon he’s been searching for. The group decides to keep him company overnight until the creature maker its appearance. When it finally appears, Team Rocket tries to capture it, causing it to retaliate and then disappear into the night before Bill can further observe it. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water/Flying-Type Pokemon first appears during an episode when Ash and his friends are aboard an ocean liner that sinks into the sea, dragging them and Team Rocket with it. Stranded undersea, the two rivaling groups decide to work together to reach the ocean’s surface. When they finally reach the surface and realize they’re in the middle of the ocean, an irritated James proceeds to disown one of his Pokemon, which in turn evolves into this creature. Angered by James’s treatment, it strikes back at all of them. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fire-Type Pokemon is the evolved form of Office Jenny’s canine companion as well as one of Gary’s Pokemon. It is first seen when Gary battles against Giovanni for the Earth Badge, and the latter uses his most powerful creation against it. This Pokemon is also seen in several others episodes, including one of Ash’s battle against Gary, during The Indigo Plateau Championship, and in later seasons May tries to capture one to use during a competition. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Psychic/Water-Type is the final evolution of Misty’s favorite Pokemon. It is first seen when Misty faces off against Ash in place of her sisters for the Cascade Badge. Though this Pokemon gives a worthy fight against Ash’s Pokemon, it’s ultimately overpowered. From that point forward, Misty uses it when battling several opponents, Team Rocket included, and it also makes an appearance in “Pokemon: The First Movie.” During one of her visits to Cerulean City, Misty leaves this Pokemon under her sisters care temporarily. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Ghost/Poison-Type Pokemon is first seen when Ash challenges Sabrina to a rematch for the Marsh Badge. Initially, Ash comes across this creature as he travels through the Pokemon Tower searching for any Ghost-Type that he can use against Sabrina. It and it’s other ghost-type companions take joy in pulling pranks on Ash and friends, but it eventually decides to help Ash defeat Sabrina. When the battle starts, this Pokemon resorts to humoring Sabrina and her Pokemon, which in turn makes them unable to fight. What’s this Pokemon’s name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Psychic/Flying Type Pokemon is first seen in "Pokemon: The Power of One" as a Pokemon Collector named Lawrence is out to capture it and three other Legendary creatures. While Ash and his friends are traveling through the Orange Islands, they uncover Lawrence's plot and decide to stop him with the help of some new friends and Pokemon. As the battling ensures, this creature makes its grand appearance and alongside Ash returns peace to the three Legendary Pokemon. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Grass/Poison-Type Pokemon is first seen in an episode that dwells deep into James's family history. James upbringing is shown in a flashback where he's tormented by a childhood friend named Jessebelle. She follows James everywhere he goes and stresses the importance of proper etiquette and manners, all while using this Pokemon to him in line. When Team Rocket visits James's family, the realize nothing's change and this Pokemon is once again commanded to monitor James's every move. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Water-Type Pokemon is one of the eight evolutions of another creature that can only evolve when exposed to Pokemon stones. It first appears in the series when Ash and his meet four brothers, one of which owns this Pokemon. This Pokemon also appears in "Pokemon: The First Movie" and several other times throughout the series, including a match where Ash uses it against his opponent. Amongst its signature moves are Spiral Drain and Aurora Beam. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Psychic/Fairy-Type Pokemon is best-known for being Delia Ketchum's (Ash's mom) helper around the house, and at times is also found in Professor Oak's lab. It first appears when Ash and his friends meet a circus owner named Stella. One of these Pokemon is Stella's main performer but due to her harsh training, it refuses to continue performing. Ash and his friends decide to help with the predicament and after much confusion, it makes peace with Stella while another one of its kind stays in the Ketchum household. What's this Pokemon's name?
What's this Pokemon's name?
This Fighting-Type Pokemon is known for going fast into battle, throwing fists left and right, and going after Ash and his friends on more than one occasion. Its first appears in an episode where Ash dismisses one of its kind while eating in the forest. Angered, it chases Ash throughout the forest, using Thrash on him over and over again. As their feud escalates, it evolves into this Pokemon and continues its onslaught against everyone around it. What's this Pokemon's name?