All Champion Assessment Answers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

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You’ve finally done it. You’ve traversed the entirety of the Paldea region, from its scorching deserts to its glacial peaks. Every gym challenge the region has to offer you’ve conquered with a team that you’ve painstakingly raised and cared for. Now, you have one last challenge: the Elite Four and Top Champion Geeta.

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You might think that you can walk into the Pokemon League and immediately start throwing Pokeballs. That is not the case. No, local heartthrob Rika is here to rain on your parade. If you want to battle anyone, you must pass her Victory Road Champion Assessment interview in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Yes, you’re about to get quizzed. Fortunately, we have a cheat sheet for you right here.

All Champion Assessment Answers in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Rika will put 10 questions in front of you. Some of them will have no right or wrong answers, and all of them will pertain to your journey so far. And don’t worry if you decide to deviate from our cheat sheet and fail. You can re-enter the room and sit for the interview again.

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  • Question 1 – How did you get here today? 
    • I walked
    • I rode my Pokémon
    • I came by Flying Taxi
    • All answers are correct
  • Question 2 – Please tell me the name of the school you are enrolled in.
    • Manzana Academy
    • Naranja Academy (select if you’re playing version Scarlet)
    • Uva Academy (select if you’re playing version Violet)
  • Question 3 – So what brings you to the Pokémon League today?
    • I came to catch Pokémon
    • I came to become Champion
    • Just for fun, I guess…
  • Question 4 – Now, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion?
    • I want to become even stronger
    • I want to battle Nemona
    • I want to find treasure
    • All answers are correct, but you’ll need to remember what you selected.
  • Question 5 – Tell me: which of the 8 Gyms gave you the most difficulty?
    • All answers are correct, but choose a gym whose leader you know the name and elemental typing of.
  • Question 6 – And what was the name of the Gym Leader you faced there?
    • Answer the name of the leader you selected in the previous question.
  • Question 7 – But do you remember which type of Pokémon the Gym Leader used?
    • Answer the type of Pokemon the leader used.
  • Question 8 – What was the category of the first Pokémon you chose to be your partner?
    • The Grass Cat Pokémon (if you picked Sprigatito)
    • The Fire Croc Pokémon (if you picked Fuecoco)
    • The Duckling Pokémon (if you picked Quaxly)
  • Question 9 – Remind me, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion?
    • Answer with what you chose for Question 4.
  • Question 10 – Do you like Pokémon?
    • Yes
    • No

If you pass Rika’s interview, you’ll finally get to battle her! And what a reward that is.


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