PokéDex Nightmares
This cute, pink, round Pokémon is said to possess the power to heal any ailment with its singing, but its song is actually a terrifying war chant.
A) Clefairy, B) Jigglypuff, C) Chansey, D) Smoochum
What is Jigglypuff?
This common item is often held by a Pokémon to prevent it from evolving, because the Pokémon hates the idea of getting bigger.
A) Focus Sash, B) Everstone, C) Destiny Knot, D) Leftovers
What is an Everstone?
This is the official title for the very first Pokémon ever registered in the Pokédex.
A) Arceus, B) Bulbasaur, C) Rhydon, D) Mew
What is Bulbasaur?
This popular rival from the original games has a sister named Daisy, who offers your Pokémon a free massage to boost their friendship.
A) Silver, B) N, C) Blue (or Gary), D) Trace
Who is Blue (or Gary)?
The Pokémon anime follows Ash Ketchum, but what is the official, full name of his rival from the Kalos region, who first appeared as a child?
A) Alain, B) Trip, C) Sawyer, D) Ritchie
Who is Alain?
This Ghost/Fire Pokémon, famous for its lampshade body, is described as sucking the souls of people and Pokémon to fuel its flames.
A) Dusknoir, B) Misdreavus, C) Chandelure, D) Banette
What is Chandelure?
This Pokémon, which looks like a spooky tree, is actually a Rock-type. In the games, you must water it with a specific item to make it move and initiate a battle.
A) Carnivine, B) Sudowoodo, C) Trevenant, D) Claydol
What is Sudowoodo?
This is the name of the secret society led by Bill in Pokémon Gold and Silver, who are obsessed with the mysterious Eevee evolutions.
A) Eevee Evolution Club, B) Kanto Trainers Guild, C) Eeevee fan club, D) Evolution Enthusiasts
What is the Eeevee fan club?
In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, a man will give you a free bike after you correctly tell him whether his store is called "Wheel" or this other silly name.
A) Pedal, B) Chain, C) Spokes, D) Axle
What is Spokes?
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, this main character is the only one of the original 10 to officially be called a "Tamer," specializing in Pokémon who can't battle.
A) Red, B) Blue, C) Green, D) Yellow
Who is Yellow?
A popular fan theory suggests this blob-like Pokémon with a simple face is actually a failed clone of Mew due to its stats and ability to learn almost any move.
A) Muk, B) Porygon, C) Ditto, D) Stunfisk
What is Ditto?
This extremely rare key item in the Sinnoh games is used to change Rotom's form into things like a washing machine or a fan.
A) Elemental Key, B) Secret Key, C) Appliance Badge, D) Machine Box
What is a Secret Key?
This Pokémon, a tiny, four-legged creature, is considered the first Pokémon ever officially designed by the franchise creators.
A) Clefairy, B) Pikachu, C) Rhydon, D) Lapras
What is Rhydon?
In the Johto games, this famous antagonist (the boss of Team Rocket) is revealed to have been hiding in the mountains and is the final, secret boss of the entire game.
A) Giovanni, B) Lance, C) Red (or Ash), D) Gold
Who is Red (or Ash)?
What is the highest recorded price a single, first-edition base set Charizard TCG card has sold for at auction?
A) $50,000, B) $183,000, C) $420,000, D) $1 million
What is $420,000?
This Pokémon's Pokédex entry states that its internal body temperature is hotter than the surface of the sun, meaning it would instantly incinerate Earth if it ever stopped moving.
A) Blaziken, B) Torkoal, C) Magcargo, D) Heatran
What is Magcargo?
To evolve Poliwhirl into a Politoed, you must trade it while it holds this special, amphibious accessory.
A) Amphibious Disk, B) King's Rock, C) Royal Crown, D) Mystic Water
What is a King's Rock?
This is the very specific, four-word name of the incredibly difficult challenge you complete in Sun and Moon instead of traditional Gym Battles.
A) Grand Trial Voyage, B) Island Challenge, C) Alola League Quest, D) Trial Master's Gauntlet
What is the Island Challenge?
This Kanto Gym Leader is known for having a sister that publicly runs a rival fighting school (Dojo) that you can battle at for a reward.
A) Brock, B) Lt. Surge, C) Koga, D) Sabrina
Who is Sabrina?
In the original English theme song, what is the second thing you are instructed to teach your Pokémon?
A) To Catch Them All, B) To Love Them All, C) To Understand the Power, D) To Be the Best
What is To Understand the Power?
This Grass-type Pokémon often has a Pokédex entry stating that it only leaves behind a terrifying, empty shell that comes to life as another Pokémon upon evolution.
A) Venonat, B) Nincada, C) Caterpie, D) Wurmple
What is Nincada? (It leaves behind Shedinja.)
This is the specific item you must give to an NPC in FireRed/LeafGreen to receive an Egg that hatches into a rare Baby Pokémon.
A) Shiny Stone, B) Odd Incense, C) Soothe Bell, D) Sea Incense
What is Odd Incense? (For a Wynaut Egg.)
This is the unusual, three-digit number of the very first Pokémon to ever be designed that does not share its type with any of the Starter Pokémon.
A) 111 (Rhyhorn), B) 108 (Lickitung), C) 079 (Slowpoke), D) 143 (Snorlax)
What is 108 (Lickitung)? (It's Pure Normal, a type shared by no starters.)
What is the extremely specific, non-metric unit of measurement used to describe the height of the Gym Leader Lt. Surge in Pokémon Yellow?
A) 5 Feet, 10 Inches, B) 6 Feet, 8 Inches, C) 2.13 Meters, D) 7 Feet, 2 Inches
What is 6 Feet, 8 Inches? (This is an official in-game statement.)
Which major recurring character in the Pokémon anime had their voice actor (Veronica Taylor) also voice the main character's mother?
A) Misty, B) Ash Ketchum, C) Officer Jenny, D) Nurse Joy
Who is Ash Ketchum? (Veronica Taylor voiced both Ash and his mom, Delia, for many seasons.)