Pokémon Trivia: 8 Questions for Real Trainers

Pokémon Master

You actually know your Pokémon. You've played the games across multiple generations, you can name evolutions without thinking, and you've got opinions about the best starter that aren't just nostalgia. The kind of fan who still owns at least one cartridge.

Trainer with a Badge

You've played at least one Pokémon game and remember the basics — types, the starter trio, the gym structure, the Elite Four. Gen 1-2 is solid in your head, but post-Gen 3 starts getting hazy and the newer Pokémon designs are mostly unfamiliar. Pick up Pokémon Sword or Scarlet and try the modern era; the games hold up better than the old hands give them credit for.

Just Starting Your Journey

You know Pikachu and Charizard but not much beyond the absolute headline-level cultural references. The good news is that every Pokémon game is roughly the same friendly onboarding experience, so any modern title — Scarlet and Violet, or the more open-world Pokémon Legends games — will catch you up quickly. Pick one and put in twenty hours; you'll be surprised how fast the world opens up.