Back In My Day
Cut shortly before release, a postgame battle was planned to be available with this character, possibly once you completed the Pokédex they gave you.
Who is Professor Oak?
This mascot of the Pokémon series would have a favorable matchup into this big-mouthed turtle found early on in the Galar region.
Who is Pikachewtle? (Pikachu + Chewtle)
This Pokémon is the only species to have evolved twice by being traded with a specific held item.
Who is Porygon-Z?
Ash Ketchum first became a Champion not at the climactic finale of his journeys, but in this region with the help of a mythical Pokémon.
What is the Alola region?
Hit bumpers and rack up points to enter "catch mode" and fill out your Pokédex in this series of spinoff games.
What is Pokémon Pinball?
Playground rumors claimed a hidden legendary Pokémon could be found under a delivery truck next to this much larger form of transportation.
What is the S.S. Anne?
This Topsy-Turvy Pokémon with a newfound Mega Evolution would feel right at home on the aquatic team of this Unovan gym leader.
Who is Malamarlon? (Malamar + Marlon)
This Pokémon has three signature items, each allowing it to gain an additional type and embody a new aspect upon Terastallizing.
Who is Ogerpon?
While Ash Ketchum has battled against multiple shiny Pokémon during his many travels, he only ever caught one for himself: this Pokémon known as a nighttime hunter with strong intellect.
Who is Noctowl?
This Pokémon, often overlooked in the main games, serves as a shopkeeper in the Mystery Dungeon series that will seriously make you regret stealing from them.
Who is Kecleon?
Speedrunners of Pokémon Red and Blue take advantage of this usable item's powerful effect to blitz through the game with an always-hitting OHKO move.
What is X Accuracy?
This now-forgotten Pokémon move with variable type and strength would not be affected by this item allowing for quicker use of charged moves.
What is Hidden Power Herb? (Hidden Power + Power Herb)
Giving away your money (in the form of a Big Nugget) may be optimal if you want this Pokémon move to do its maximum possible damage.
What is Fling?
A Pokémon's 4-move limit from the games was upheld within the anime until this Pokémon used six moves within the same battle against a Battle Frontier Tycoon. Fittingly, two of them were Body Slam and Rest.
Who is Snorlax?
In PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, Pikachu and his friends protect the park from an alternate dimension brought about by this legendary Pokémon.
Who is Darkrai?
This city in the Kanto region contains the first gym you will see on your journey, but the last one you will face.
What is Viridian City?
This frosty legend would certainly not be happy to see Stealth Rocks set upon the field, perhaps done by this ace Pokémon of Roxanne's gym?
Who is Articunosepass? (Articuno + Nosepass)
This Pokémon, when holding a special Z-Crystal, can perform the signature move "Splintered Stormshards".
Who is Lycanroc?
In a ridiculous display of main character BS, Roy from Pokémon Horizons manages to capture the black shiny version of this highly popular Pokémon after defeating it with Skeledirge.
Who is Rayquaza?
The Illumina phenomenon causes Pokémon to glow with a strange light during your excursions in the Lental region in this game. Better bring a spare battery!
What is New Pokémon Snap?
While shiny Pokémon do not exist in the first generation, a Pokémon traded to Generation 2 and beyond can suddenly become shiny if it had the correct set of these deterministic values.
What are IVs? (Will also accept DVs)
This notorious Speed Booster, known as the Ogre Darner Pokémon, may feel a certain kinship with this powerhouse that has gained the Aerilate ability under special circumstances; perhaps due to their shared dual-type?
Who is Yanmega Pinsir? (Yanmega + Mega Pinsir)
This held item, introduced in Generation 7, protects the holder from effects triggered by making direct contact with another Pokémon.
What are Protective Pads?
Making its first appearance in the short film Pikachu's Vacation, this Pokémon had not been officially named yet, leading to some calling it "Pikablu".
Who is Marill?
This evil team in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia has a name related to bringing about darkness with the help of Shadow Crystals, but it could easily be misheard as a traditional Chinese meal made up of small plates of dumplings.
What is Team Dim Sun?