Q 01/05

Which American city was the model for Unova, the first main Pokémon region not based on Japan?

A) Los Angeles

B) San Francisco

C) New York

D) Chicago

Answer · why

C) New York

New York inspired Unova after the games' director visited for the launch of Diamond and Pearl. Its Skyarrow Bridge is modelled on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Q 02/05

Which black Dragon and Electric legendary is the box mascot of Pokémon White, not Pokémon Black?

A) Reshiram

B) Zekrom

C) Thundurus

D) Tornadus

Answer · why

B) Zekrom

Zekrom fronts Pokémon White while the white dragon Reshiram fronts Pokémon Black. In the story, the rival N catches whichever dragon is not on the pla...

Q 03/05

Which Pokémon, obtainable in every earlier main game, is missing from the story of Pokémon Black and White?

A) Pikachu

B) Eevee

C) Meowth

D) Clefairy

Answer · why

A) Pikachu

Pikachu was left out because the main story features only the 156 new species, a choice meant to make the games feel as fresh as the very first pair.

Q 04/05

Which expected third version of Pokémon Black and White was skipped for clashing with a theme of opposites?

A) Rainbow

B) Shadow

C) Clear

D) Grey

Answer · why

D) Grey

Grey was dropped because the title clashed with the theme of opposites, and to surprise players who expected the usual third version. Direct sequels f...

Q 05/05

Which Ice-type Pokémon, designed by British artist James Turner, is based on an ice cream cone?

A) Cubchoo

B) Vanillite

C) Cryogonal

D) Beartic

Answer · why

B) Vanillite

Vanillite breathes air as cold as minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit and shrinks little by little in warm places. Households in hot regions treasure it for i...