What Pokémon Am I?

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Pokémon characters. Some are adorable, some are fierce, and some are downright iconic. In your heart of hearts, are you determined and stubborn like Pikachu? Or are you more brave and bold like Charizard? Or, is a totally different, super rare Pokémon your best match?

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1. What do you want to be remembered for?
  1. As someone who helps others.
  2. As someone who follows their dreams.
  3. As someone who is true to themselves.
  4. As someone who is a total mystery to others.
2. If you could have any type of pet, what would it be?
  1. Something strong, like a dog.
  2. Something calm, like a cat.
  3. Something small and cute, like a rabbit.
  4. Something mysterious, like a snake.
3. Which iconic cartoon catchphrase would you be most likely to start saying?
  1. “D'oh!”
  2. “What's up, Doc?”
  3. “Jinkies!”
  4. “Good grief!”
4. Time for a sweet treat! What candy are you munching on?
  1. Something chocolatey, like M&Ms.
  2. Something with peanut butter, like Reese’s.
  3. Something sour, like Sour Patch Kids.
  4. Something super sweet, like Airheads.
5. What’s your biggest fear?
  1. Spiders
  2. Flying
  3. Heights
  4. Thunderstorms
6. What’s your favorite time of the day?
  1. Morning
  2. Afternoon
  3. Evening
  4. Late at night
7. Which piece of decor would you use to decorate your room?
  1. A sequined pillow that can change its pattern.
  2. A lava lamp that glows in my favorite colors.
  3. A set of black-out curtains that make it easy to sleep.
  4. A huge area rug that’s in a cool design.
8. Why did you pull an all-nighter last night?
  1. I was doing something school-/work-related.
  2. I was playing video games with a friend.
  3. I was binging a TV show.
  4. I wasn’t tired.
9. What’s your go-to coffee order?
  1. Something classic, like a cappuccino.
  2. Something seasonal, like a gingerbread or pumpkin spice latte.
  3. Something extra sweet, like a green tea frappuccino.
  4. I actually prefer tea over coffee, like an Earl Grey latte.
10. What’s your least favorite thing that happens in horror movies?
  1. When everyone decides to split up. Seriously?! Is that really the best idea?
  2. Anything that involves scary dolls. Just… no.
  3. When people are slow running away from the bad guys. Hello? Are you trying to get caught?
  4. When the police are called, but they don’t help. So frustrating!
11. Choose your favorite super silly (but totally real!) Pokémon:
  1. A Pokémon that transforms into useful household appliances, like a lawnmower or washing machine (Rotom).
  2. A totally kooky, wild Pokémon that’s half giraffe and half….something…(Girafarig).
  3. A Pokémon that is literally a giant bag of trash (Garbodor).
  4. A super cute and sweet Pokémon that’s basically a talking scoop of vanilla ice cream (Vanillish).
12. What special power would you like to have if you were a Pokémon?
  1. The power to control fire.
  2. The power to control water.
  3. The power to fly high in the sky.
  4. The power to read minds.
13. How would your friends describe you in a single word?
  1. Curious
  2. Loyal
  3. Sweet
  4. Wise
14. Pick a meaningful quote to live by:
  1. “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”
  2. “Where there’s life, there’s hope.”
  3. “If a fear cannot be articulated, it cannot be conquered.”
  4. “And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.”
15. Which season gives off the most amazing vibes?
  1. Spring
  2. Summer
  3. Autumn
  4. Winter
16. What type of starter Pokémon would you choose for your adventure?
  1. A cute Fire-type Pokémon, like Charmander.
  2. A cheerful Grass-type Pokémon, like Bulbasaur.
  3. A bold Water-type Pokémon, like Squirtle.
  4. All of them sound like great options—I’m flexible!

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  • Type:<\/b> Normal<\/li>
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    In certain Pok\u00e9mon games, Charizard can transform into a bigger and stronger version of itself. You have that same amazing strength inside of yourself too\u2014and you can do amazing things with it!
    • Types:<\/b> Fire, Flying<\/li>
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      Like Gyarados, people might not see your strength right away. But you always manage to surprise them! But by living your truth and being the most genuine version of yourself, you\u2019ve realized that there\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t accomplish.
      • Types:<\/b> Water, Flying<\/li>
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        Like Bulbasaur, you\u2019re happy to live life at your own pace rather than evolving into the next chapter of your life. You\u2019re content and comfortable just the way you are\u2014what\u2019s the point in rushing?
        • Type:<\/b> Grass<\/li>
        • Evolutions:<\/b> Ivysaur, Venusaur<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Loyal"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Kind"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Loyal","id":221517,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Loyal","image":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Be-Loyal-Step-12-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Loyal-Step-12-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Be Loyal"},{"title":"How to Be Kind","id":181088,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Kind","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/77\/Be-Kind-Step-24.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Kind-Step-24.jpg","alt":"How to Be Kind"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Pikachu.","meaning":"You\u2019re known for your curious and determined spirit, just like Pikachu, the beloved Pok\u00e9mon mascot. Like this energetic pal, you do<\/i> have an endless desire to learn more about the world around you, and to explore all of the mysteries that life has to offer.

          What amazing journey will you embark on today? Like Pikachu, you\u2019re beyond excited to find out for yourself. You\u2019re an explorer, a great friend, and an electric person overall. There\u2019s nothing you can\u2019t do, Pikachu!
          • Type:<\/b> Electric<\/li>
          • Evolution:<\/b> Raichu<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-an-Origami-Pikachu"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-Pikachu"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Make an Origami Pikachu","id":8240262,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-an-Origami-Pikachu","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/19\/Make-an-Origami-Pikachu-Step-18.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-an-Origami-Pikachu-Step-18.jpg","alt":"How to Make an Origami Pikachu"},{"title":"How to Draw Pikachu: A Simple & Easy Guide","id":1477771,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Draw-Pikachu","image":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/99\/Draw-Pikachu-Step-8-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Draw-Pikachu-Step-8-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Draw Pikachu: A Simple & Easy Guide"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Lapras.","meaning":"Gentle and friendly, you\u2019re a lot like Lapras. In the Pok\u00e9mon universe, this aquatic pal is known for helping players explore and journey across new parts of the world. While you might not be going on endless hikes and road trips with your friends, you do<\/i> offer lots of support and love to the people in your life.

            Your friends and loved ones alike know they can count on you whenever they\u2019re struggling\u2014and you couldn\u2019t be happier to be in their corner! Like Lapras, helping people shoulder their burdens is one of the things you\u2019re best at. And that\u2019s why so many people in your circle totally adore you!
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              If a friend or loved one is ever in any type of bind, they know they can count on you to provide the help and assistance they need. In some ways, you\u2019re just like a real-life superhero!
              • Types<\/b> Fighting, Steel<\/li>
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                Gengar is well-loved for their adorable appearance and unique personality\u2014a lot like you! Embrace what makes you special, and don\u2019t give a darn about what anyone else thinks. Gengar certainly doesn\u2019t!
                • Types:<\/b> Ghost, Poison<\/b><\/li>
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                  When people do<\/i> get to know you, they\u2019re absolutely enchanted by your personality. And why wouldn\u2019t they be? You burn bright with your own special spirit, even if you don\u2019t always let it shine. And that\u2019s why you\u2019re adored by your friends and family!
                  • Type:<\/b> Ground<\/li>
                  • Evolution:<\/b> Dugtrio<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Go-from-Shy-to-Confident"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Open-Up"}],"link_data":[{"title":"The Best & Easiest Ways to Overcome Your Shyness","id":1865322,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Go-from-Shy-to-Confident","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Go-from-Shy-to-Confident-Step-17.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Go-from-Shy-to-Confident-Step-17.jpg","alt":"The Best & Easiest Ways to Overcome Your Shyness"},{"title":"How to Open Up","id":4636357,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Open-Up","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Open-Up-Step-11-Version-3.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Open-Up-Step-11-Version-3.jpg","alt":"How to Open Up"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Togekiss.","meaning":"Gentle and sweet, you\u2019re a lot like Togekiss. You tend to view the world through a sensitive and caring lens, just like this Pok\u00e9mon\u2014it\u2019s just one of the many qualities that your friends love about you! You\u2019re totally whimsical, sweet, and beloved by the people around you. Plus, you\u2019re thought to be a symbol of good luck, so really, what\u2019s not to like about you?

                    Like Togekiss, you\u2019ve had plenty of trials and triumphs in your past\u2014but at the end of the day, you came out softer, kinder, and more gentler on the other side. If life was like Pok\u00e9mon, you\u2019d probably be soaring through the skies alongside Togekiss.
                    • Types:<\/b> Fairy, Flying<\/li>
                    • Previous evolutions:<\/b> Togepi, Togetic<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Accept-Past-Mistakes"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Embrace-Failure"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Accept Past Mistakes","id":2463787,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Accept-Past-Mistakes","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/88\/Accept-Past-Mistakes-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Accept-Past-Mistakes-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Accept Past Mistakes"},{"title":"How to Embrace Failure","id":1809324,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Embrace-Failure","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Embrace-Failure-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Embrace-Failure-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Embrace Failure"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Gardevoir.","meaning":"Equal parts wise and loyal, you\u2019re most like Gardevoir. You might not warm up to strangers immediately, but once someone can break down your walls, you become the most loyal person and fount of wisdom that all your friends love and cherish. Plus, Gardevoir is a talented psychic\u2014we bet that you share some of the same intuitive powers. You might even have a sense that you know what\u2019s about to happen before it does!

                      Keep living life with the quiet wisdom that guides you each day, trusting where it will lead you. If you forge ahead in a way that\u2019s true to your values and beliefs, you\u2019ll always end up at the right destination.
                      • Types:<\/b> Psychic, Fairy<\/li>
                      • Previous evolutions:<\/b> Ralts, Kirlia<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Wise"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Loyal"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Wise","id":258329,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Wise","image":"\/images\/thumb\/a\/ae\/Be-Wise-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Wise-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Be Wise"},{"title":"How to Be Loyal","id":221517,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Loyal","image":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Be-Loyal-Step-12-Version-4.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Loyal-Step-12-Version-4.jpg","alt":"How to Be Loyal"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Scyther.","meaning":"Passionate and just a little bit intense, you\u2019re a lot like Scyther. Just like this unforgettable Pok\u00e9mon, your passionate spirit and caring nature make you an unstoppable champion for others who has no trouble cutting down obstacles. You\u2019ve got a natural fierceness to you, so bullies better beware.

                        Embrace your energy rather than trying to push it away. You\u2019re a strong and capable and passionate person\u2014and in this life, those are superpowers. Decide what goals you want to achieve, and then go get the job done, just like Scyther would!
                        • Types:<\/b> Bug, Flying<\/li>
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                          Embrace your great vibes and put them to good use, whether that\u2019s at a party, at a hangout with friends, or somewhere else entirely. People certainly aren\u2019t going to forget the time they cross paths with you!
                          • Types:<\/b> Rock, Ground<\/li>
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                            Keep being yourself and traveling to the beat of your own drum. You might be a tiny bit mischievous, but hey, that\u2019s what makes life fun! And friends who are worth having will stick by you through thick and thin, no matter what.
                            • Types:<\/b> Dark, Ghost<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Yourself"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Not-Care-What-Other-People-Think-of-You"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Yourself","id":108432,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Yourself","image":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/76\/Be-Yourself-Step-19.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Yourself-Step-19.jpg","alt":"How to Be Yourself"},{"title":"How to Not Care What Other People Think of You","id":1810699,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Not-Care-What-Other-People-Think-of-You","image":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b8\/Not-Care-What-Other-People-Think-of-You-Step-15-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Not-Care-What-Other-People-Think-of-You-Step-15-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Not Care What Other People Think of You"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Dragonite.","meaning":"You\u2019re a lot like Dragonite, a warm, caring, and well-loved Pok\u00e9mon. Dragonite is the definition of a gentle giant, and like them, you\u2019re totally sweet and kind. This Pok\u00e9mon literally leads ships to safety during storms, and similarly, you\u2019re all about helping your friends in need. You\u2019ve got an absolute heart of gold, and because of that, you\u2019re cherished by your inner circle!

                              Keep being the generous and warm-hearted spirit that you truly are. Your friends and loved ones know that they can lean on you when times are tough, and that you\u2019ll always help them stay afloat through life\u2019s challenges. And that\u2019s amazing!
                              • Types:<\/b> Dragon, Flying<\/li>
                              • Previous evolutions:<\/b> Dratini, Dragonair<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Selfless"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Caring"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Selfless","id":583674,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Selfless","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/62\/Be-Selfless-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Selfless-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Be Selfless"},{"title":"How to Be Caring","id":666423,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Caring","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/05\/Be-Caring-Step-20.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Caring-Step-20.jpg","alt":"How to Be Caring"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Absol.","meaning":"You\u2019re a lot like the cautious Absol. You pride yourself on how prepared you are, and you always seem to have an eye to the sky and an ear to the ground. Some of your pals might even dub you the \u201cMom\u201d friend of the group since you always seem so ready for everything.

                                Some people think Absol is a bad omen, but in reality, they just know when bad things are going<\/i> to happen, and they want to help. In the same way, you might sometimes be misunderstood by the people around you. Trust that in time, they\u2019ll all see that you\u2019re practical, you have great intuition, and you\u2019re an awesome person to have in a crisis. So remember to keep trusting your instincts\u2014chances are, they\u2019ll lead you in the best possible direction.
                                • Type:<\/b> Dark<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Follow-Your-Intuition"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Avoid-Getting-Into-a-Dangerous-Situation"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Follow Your Intuition","id":312467,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Follow-Your-Intuition","image":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/16\/Follow-Your-Intuition-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Follow-Your-Intuition-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Follow Your Intuition"},{"title":"How to Avoid Getting Into a Dangerous Situation","id":127066,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Avoid-Getting-Into-a-Dangerous-Situation","image":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Avoid-Getting-Into-a-Dangerous-Situation-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Avoid-Getting-Into-a-Dangerous-Situation-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Avoid Getting Into a Dangerous Situation"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Metagross.","meaning":"Intelligent and capable, you have a lot in common with Metagross. Like this powerful Pok\u00e9mon, you have an immense inner strength that gives you the power to forge through life\u2019s most difficult challenges. When you tap into this inner power and realize what you\u2019re truly capable of, you discover that you can accomplish just about anything if you put your mind to it.

                                  Keep following your dreams and ambitions and see where they take you. You\u2019re totally powerful, insightful, and just all-around amazing\u2014with all of those awesome qualities, you\u2019re sure to go far!
                                  • Types:<\/b> Psychic, Steel<\/li>
                                  • Previous evolutions:<\/b> Beldum, Metang<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Realize-Your-True-Potential"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Intelligent"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Realize Your True Potential","id":47100,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Realize-Your-True-Potential","image":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/54\/Realize-Your-True-Potential-Step-25.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Realize-Your-True-Potential-Step-25.jpg","alt":"How to Realize Your True Potential"},{"title":"How to Be Intelligent","id":168291,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Intelligent","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6a\/Be-Intelligent-Step-15-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Intelligent-Step-15-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Be Intelligent"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Clefairy.","meaning":"You have a mystical air about you, just like this iconic Pok\u00e9mon. Sure, magic may not actually<\/i> exist in the real world\u2014but you live your life in such a fantastical way that your friends and loved ones can\u2019t help but wonder. You\u2019re like a walking miracle to the people around you: with all of the sweetness and cuteness, you\u2019re totally beloved. But Clefairy is also super rare\u2014in the same way, once people meet you, they spend their whole lives hoping to get to cross paths with you again\u2026

                                    Like Clefairy, you\u2019re a beacon of happiness and joy to the people around you\u2014in fact, you brighten people\u2019s day just by being you. Now that\u2019s something worth smiling about!
                                    • Type:<\/b> Fairy<\/li>
                                    • Previous evolution:<\/b> Cleffa<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Someone-Happy"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Always-Be-Happy"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Make Someone Happy","id":135695,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-Someone-Happy","image":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/34\/135695-26.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-135695-26.jpg","alt":"How to Make Someone Happy"},{"title":"How to Always Be Happy","id":1122555,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Always-Be-Happy","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/60\/Be-Happy-Always-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Happy-Always-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Always Be Happy"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Unown.","meaning":"You\u2019re not always easy to read, just like Pok\u00e9mon Unown. At a glance, you can come off as pretty mysterious\u2014but that\u2019s just the way you like it! You take pride in the fact that people can\u2019t figure you out right away. You\u2019re complicated, deep, and basically psychic. You\u2019re super in touch with your soul and deeper emotions, and that\u2019s why people love to be in your company.

                                      That isn\u2019t to say, however, that you\u2019re a total enigma. With enough time and patience, you\u2019re willing to open yourself up to someone worthy of unraveling your mystery. And once you finally choose to show a bit of yourself, people are always amazed!
                                      • Type:<\/b> Psychic<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Mysterious"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Act-Quiet-and-Mysterious"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Be Mysterious","id":725891,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Be-Mysterious","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/68\/Be-Mysterious-Step-11.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Be-Mysterious-Step-11.jpg","alt":"How to Be Mysterious"},{"title":"How to Act Quiet and Mysterious","id":657476,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Act-Quiet-and-Mysterious","image":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/43\/Act-Quiet-and-Mysterious-Step-17-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Act-Quiet-and-Mysterious-Step-17-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Act Quiet and Mysterious"}],"minimum":0},{"text":"You are Rayquaza.","meaning":"Harmonious and strong, you\u2019re a lot like Rayquaza, the iconic Legendary Pok\u00e9mon. Like Rayquaza, you have plenty of experience seeing both sides and keeping the peace. Your friends and family may even see you as a mediator! You\u2019re just naturally great at seeing both sides, and you\u2019re mature enough to value empathy over getting your way. And the people around you are lucky to have you, because you keep everyone feeling balanced!

                                        When conflicts do arise, your friends and loved ones know that they can count on you to keep a level head and see things clearly\u2014and that\u2019s something to be proud of!
                                        • Type:<\/b> Dragon<\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.life\/Resolve-Conflict-Effectively"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Mediate-Family-Arguments"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Resolve Conflict Effectively","id":1327032,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.life\/Resolve-Conflict-Effectively","image":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/0d\/Resolve-Conflict-Effectively-Step-21-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Resolve-Conflict-Effectively-Step-21-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Resolve Conflict Effectively"},{"title":"How to Mediate Family Arguments","id":266866,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Mediate-Family-Arguments","image":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/6c\/Mediate-Family-Arguments-Step-11.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Mediate-Family-Arguments-Step-11.jpg","alt":"How to Mediate Family Arguments"}],"minimum":0}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>\"What<\/picture>","alt":"What Pok\u00e9mon Type Am I Quiz"},{"title":"What Video Game Should I Play Quiz","id":13800637,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/What-Game-Should-I-Play","image":"\"What<\/picture>","alt":"What Video Game Should I Play Quiz"},{"title":"Which Five Nights at Freddy's Character Am I Quiz","id":14126891,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Fnaf-Quiz","image":"\"Fnaf<\/picture>","alt":"Which Five Nights at Freddy's Character Am I Quiz"}],"number":1},{"text":"Eh, not really\u2014I'm a big TV nerd, though.","result":"No worries at all! Here are some TV-related quizzes you might enjoy:","next_quizzes":[{"title":"Which Friends Character Am I Quiz","id":14091418,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Which-Friends-Character-Are-You","image":"\"Which<\/picture>","alt":"Which Friends Character Am I Quiz"},{"title":"Which Gilmore Girls Character Am I Quiz","id":14058464,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Gilmore-Girls-Test","image":"\"Gilmore<\/picture>","alt":"Which Gilmore Girls Character Am I Quiz"},{"title":"Which New Girl Character Am I Quiz","id":14078240,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Which-New-Girl-Character-Are-You-Quiz","image":"\"Which<\/picture>","alt":"Which New Girl Character Am I Quiz"}],"number":2}]}" class="quiz_questionnaire_data"/>

All About Pokémon

The first Pokémon game landed on the shelves in 1996—and the gaming world has never been the same since. But what exactly is this franchise about, and why are the games still popular to this day?

What is Pokémon?

  • Pokémon is a gaming franchise owned by the Japanese gaming company Nintendo and video game developer Game Freak. Originally known as “Pocket Monsters,” Pokémon is a game that invites players to explore fictional worlds filled with Pokémon, or wild creatures that can harness elemental abilities. The player’s goal is to catch and battle with these Pokémon with the eventual goal of becoming the Pokémon Champion of the game’s fictional region. Each game typically features some villainous force as well, which is causing some sort of chaos that the player must put a stop to.
  • The gameplay mechanics of Pokémon resemble a complex version of Rock-Paper-Scissors. Each Pokémon type has other types that it’s both stronger and weaker against. The player’s goal is to create a well-balanced team that can conquer a variety of different challengers. In fact, most Pokémon games require players to beat Gyms—these are locations throughout the game that specialize in a specific Pokémon type (e.g., Water gym, Fire gym, Grass gym, etc.).
  • Most games feature a storyline where the player receives a “starter” Pokémon from the in-game Pokémon professor. This Pokémon is typically a Grass-, Water-, or Fire-type.

How many Pokémon are there?

  • There are over 1,000 Pokémon in the franchise currently, with all of them categorized by type (an elemental category that defines the type of abilities a Pokémon can specialize in). Some Pokémon are dual types, meaning that they can specialize in two different types of elements. There are 18 types in total, including:
    • Normal
    • Fire
    • Water
    • Grass
    • Electric
    • Ice
    • Fighting
    • Poison
    • Ground
    • Flying
    • Psychic
    • Bug
    • Rock
    • Ghost
    • Dragon
    • Dark
    • Steel
    • Fairy

Which Pokémon are the most popular?

  • Dedenne (an adorable Electric- and Fairy-type rodent) is the most popular Pokémon, according to an official 2021 survey run by Nintendo. Cinccino, Sableye, Snivy, Magnemite, Swadloon, Pikachu, Buzzwole, Oshawott, and Flygon also had spots in the top 10 roster. Here’s a closer look at the most popular Pokémon by region/generation:
    • Kanto/Gen I: Magnemite, Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Bulbasaur
    • Johto/Gen II: Umbreon, Marill, Wobbuffet, Azumarill, Pichu
    • Hoenn/Gen III: Sableye, Flygon, Whismur, Jirachi, Spheal
    • Sinnoh/Gen IV: Piplup, Empoleon, Luxray, Glaceon, Lucario
    • Unova/Gen V: Cinccino, Snivy, Swadloon, Oshawott, Chandelure
    • Kalos/Gen VI: Dedenne, Greninja, Barbaracle, Sliggoo, Sylveon
    • Alola/Gen VII: Buzzwole, Mimkyu, Rowlet, Incineroar, Celesteela
    • Galar/Gen VIII: Inteleon, Polteageist, Alcremie, Corviknight, Grimmsnarl


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