When this Pokémon sings, it never pauses to breathe. If it is in a battle against an opponent that does not easily fall asleep, this Pokémon cannot breathe, endangering its life.
What is Jigglypuff?
This is the most classic type matchup, nicely creating a trio of strengths and weaknesses.
What is Fire, Water, Grass?
The comedic duo that follows Ash throughout the series was named after this real life criminal.
Who is Jesse James?
This year was the first year that Pokémon cards were ever released.
What is 1996?
The Ultra Beast Pokémon introduced in Sun and Moon all have stat totals that feature this mathematical phenomenon.
What are prime numbers?
This Pokémon commands its subjects to build its hive. It will dispatch any interlopers who dare sneak into its nest and use them as nourishment for itself.
What is Vespiquen?
This type was introduced in Generation 6 to finally nerf the powerful Dragon type.
What is Fairy type?
Misty's iconic companion that travels with her outside of its Pokéball was actually shown in the anime before it was officially revealed in a video game.
What is Togepi?
This toy company originally oversaw the release of the trading cards until Nintendo took over in 2003.
What is Wizards of the Coast?
This Pokémon could not learn the HM Fly in the original Red and Blue games despite having wings.
What is Charizard?
This Pokémon can drink more than 10 ounces of blood at once. If it has too much, it gets heavy and flies clumsily.
What is Golbat?
These Pokémon types are the only two to have only one weakness.
What are Electric and Normal?
This Pokémon was almost chosen to be Ash's starter in the first episode of the anime, but was eventually switched to Pikachu for its broader appeal to boys and girls.
What is Clefairy?
This Pokémon only has 10 printed cards despite having existed since the start of the Pokémon series due to a law suit from magician Uri Geller.
What is Kadabra?
Before Generation 4, moves were physical or special depending on its type, leading to this move lowering its target's special defense despite being a physical move.
What is Shadow Ball?
The moment this Pokémon finds someone who's emitting strong emotions, it will pummel them senseless with its braids to silence them.
What is Hattrem?
This type's only resistance is itself, making it the weakest defensive type in the game.
What is Ice type?
Although Ash has been competing in Pokémon League Championships for over 20 years, he only won a single championship in this era of the anime.
What is the Sun/Moon era?
This was the first year the the Pokémon Company held world championships for the TCG.
What is 2004?
In Generation 2, this item was released in a Japanese only event intended to unlock a side quest involving Celebi, but ended up being totally useless.
What is the GS Ball?
This Pokémon has trouble drawing a line between friends and food. It will calmly try to melt and eat even those it gets along well with.
What is Sliggoo?
This type combination grants three immunities to Normal, Fighting, and Ghost types.
What is Normal/Ghost?
An anime episode featuring the Kanto Safari Zone was canceled in its English release because it contained this real-life object.
What is a gun?
In 2021, this card became the most expensive card, having been purchased by Logan Paul for $5.2 million.
What is the Pikachu Illustrator?
These four Pokémon have a claim to the title "First Pokémon."
What are Bulbasaur, Mew, Arceus, and Rhydon?