98 Pokemon Questions to Ask

Welcome, aspiring trainers and curious minds! Pokémon is not just a game; it’s a global phenomenon that’s captured the hearts of people of all ages. If you’re eager to understand the craze or simply looking to engage with fellow enthusiasts, you’ve stumbled upon the perfect starting point.

I’ve crafted a Pokédex of insightful and playful questions that will help you navigate the Pokémon universe. Ready to make some cool discoveries? Grab your Poké ball, and let’s get started!

Trivia Challenge

1. Name the three original starter Pokémon.
2. What is the name of the first Mythical Pokémon?
3. Which Pokémon is number 001 in the Pokédex?
4. In what generation was the Fairy type introduced?
5. Which Pokémon has the highest base stat total?
6. What type was added in Generation II?
7. Ash’s first caught Pokémon was which species?
8. What is the only type with more than one immunity?
9. Who is the Pokémon professor in the Sinnoh region?
10. What was the first Ghost-type Pokémon?
11. Name Pikachu’s pre-evolved form.
12. What ability does Snorlax have that allows it to block paths in several games?
13. Which city is home to the first Gym Leader in Kanto?
14. What color is Shiny Gyarados?
15. Who is Team Rocket’s boss?
16. Name the Legendary Bird Pokémon.
17. Which Pokémon can learn more moves than any other?
18. What item is used to evolve Onix into Steelix?
19. Who gives players their first poké balls in the original games?
20. Which Pokémon’s name is also a palindrome?

Fan Interaction

1. Which Pokémon is the mascot of the Pokémon franchise?
2. How many Pokémon generations are there currently?
3. What type is Eevee before evolution?
4. In which games do you first meet Team Rocket?
5. What item do you need to evolve Pikachu into Raichu?
6. Who is Ash Ketchum’s main rival in the original Pokémon series?
7. What is the main color of a Potion in the Pokémon games?
8. Which Pokémon game introduced Mega Evolutions?
9. Can you name the two flagship Legendary Pokémon of Pokémon Gold and Silver?
10. What is the device trainers use to keep track of their Pokémon encounters?
11. What are the names of the three Alolan starter Pokémon?
12. What Pokémon type was exclusive to Clefairy and its evolutionary line before Gen 6?
13. What is the evolution stone needed to evolve Vulpix into Ninetales?
14. In Pokémon Go, what is a community day?
15. Who runs the Day Care center in most Pokémon games?
16. What’s the difference between a “Shiny” Pokémon and a regular one?
17. In the Pokémon series, what are the small creatures that Professor Oak is known to study called?
18. What does the acronym ‘GTS’ stand for in Pokémon games?
19. What Gym Badge is required to use the HM Surf outside of battle in the original Pokémon games?

Conversation Starters

1. Which Pokémon would you choose as your starter: Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle?
2. What is your favorite Pokémon region to explore?
3. Who is your pick for the coolest Elite Four member?
4. Which is tougher to catch: Abra, with its Teleport move, or a roamer like Entei?
5. Would you prefer to join Team Magma or Team Aqua?
6. If Pokémon were real, which one would you want as your pet?
7. Which Pokémon evolution surprised you the most?
8. If you could be a Gym Leader, what would your specialty type be?
9. Which Pokémon movie did you enjoy the most?
10. Given the chance, would you rather visit Kanto or Alola?
11. What is your preferred Poké Ball to catch Pokémon with?
12. Have you ever found a shiny Pokémon? If so, which one?
13. What is your favorite memory from playing Pokémon games?
14. Which Pokémon game version did you pick first: Diamond or Pearl?
15. Do you like the concept of Dynamaxing in Pokémon Sword and Shield?
16. Which Pokémon spin-off game was the most fun for you?
17. Who was tougher to defeat: Lance or Cynthia?
18. Which new feature would you like to see in future Pokémon games?
19. What Pokémon do you think has the best shiny form?
20. Which Pokémon has your favorite Mega Evolution?

Lore Exploration

1. What are the origins of the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and Lugia according to in-game lore?
2. In which region do you find the Battle Frontier?
3. What is the name of the creature in Pokémon lore said to be the ancestor of all Pokémon?
4. In which Pokémon game do you learn about the creation of the Pokémon universe?
5. What purpose do the Relic items serve in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl?
6. Name a Pokémon that is mentioned in myths to have shaped the Pokémon world.
7. Who is the ‘Renegade Pokémon’ in the Sinnoh region lore?
8. Which Legendary Pokémon is said to be able to travel through time?
9. What is the significance of the Eon Duo in Hoenn region’s mythology?
10. Does the Pokémon Keldeo belong to a special group of Pokémon, and if so, what is it called?
11. Who are the Legendary Pokémon known as the Swords of Justice?
12. In Pokémon lore, what do Z-moves require in order to be performed?
13. What happened to cause the Burned Tower in Ecruteak City to burn down, according to the game lore?
14. What is the Sinjoh Ruins event involving the Unown, and which Pokémon can be affected by it?
15. What is the role of Groudon and Kyogre in the weather patterns of the Hoenn region?
16. What Pokémon is known as ‘The Original One’ in the Sinnoh myths?
17. What is the ‘cursed body Pokémon’ according to legends found in Cinnabar Island’s Pokémon Mansion?
18. Who constructed the Ruins of Alph, and why, according to Johto region folklore?
19. What does the Rainbow Wing allow you to do in the Pokémon games?
20. Which Pokémon is associated with the lunar phases in its lore?

Gameplay Strategies

1. Which Pokémon can learn the most TMs and HMs?
2. What type of move is effective against all Pokémon types without immunity?
3. Which item do you equip to a Pokémon to increase the power of Ghost-type moves?
4. What does the item Choice Band do when held by a Pokémon?
5. What is the effect of the move Protect in battle?
6. What does the Ability Levitate provide immunity from?
7. Which Pokémon has the highest base Special Attack of all non-legendary Pokémon?
8. Which stat does the hold item Leftovers affect during battle?
9. What does the item Focus Sash do?
10. In competitive play, what does it mean to “wall” an opponent?
11. What role does a “sweeper” Pokémon generally serve on a team?
12. What is a priority move? Can you name one?
13. What berry heals 1/3 of a Pokémon’s max HP when it’s below 1/4 of its health?
14. Name a Pokémon that gets the ability Technician, which boosts the power of low-damage moves.
15. Which weather condition boosts the accuracy of Thunder and Hurricane?
16. Which Pokémon ability allows for a chance of attacking twice in one turn?
17. What is Baton Pass, and why is it strategic to use in battles?
18. When a Pokémon uses Substitute, what percentage of its HP is used to create the substitute?
19. What is the effect of the Trick Room move during battle?

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Final Thoughts

No matter what questions you ask, remember to start the conversation with an open mind and a willingness to learn (or, in this case, to be educated on Pokémon). And who knows, after asking these questions and listening to the answers, you might just find yourself becoming a fan, too!