79 Questions for Pokémon Fans about the Pokémon Universe

[Mitch2]

These are just questions that I have about Pokémon. I'm sorry if there's something that could've been googled, but I didn't know how to google it.

1. Spell Pokémon phonetically.
2. How do Pokémon trainers fund their journeys? Red gets handed like ¥3,000 or ¥5,000 from his mother, but not everyone has that luxury, so what do they do?
3. Can you get a loan from the bank to be a Pokémon trainer? Is there Pokémon financial aid?
4. Are there special food stamps for Pokémon Trainers?
5. Are trainers killing each other?
6. Why have the police done nothing about people loitering?
7. How has the world of Pokémon not turned into turmoil?
8. Is there an ongoing debate over Pokémon Control?
9. Would you ever, in your right mind, PAY SOMEONE for beating you? Why or why not?
10. What happens when you run out of money? What happens when the person you beat is broke and was banking on you losing?
11. Can you play for keeps? Can you play to the death?
12. Why do trainers opt to sleep in the wilderness? Aren't there Pokémon that eat trainers?
13. Are there no hotels that trainers can sleep at? Oh wait. That costs money. Disregard this question.
14. If you can ride on Pokémon, are there any airlines in the Pokémon Universe? What are the rules on air space?
15. Why aren't there constant reports of missing trainers?
16. Why aren't there constant reports of trainers blacking out? Is Red the only person who can't stand to lose?
17. Can trainers be pickpocketed? Like is it possible for me to steal someone's Pokémon?
18. What do you do if you get your Pokémon pickpocketed?
19. What happens if you pull up to the battle scene with your Pokémon missing? Let me answer that for you: pray that your opponent isn't sadistic.
20. How does a gym get set up? How do gym leaders get selected?
21. What exactly is the Pokémon League?
22. How do I join?
23. Are Gym Leaders employed by the Pokémon League? What are the requirements of being a gym leader?
24. Can Gym Leaders be trainers as well?
25. What are the requirements of being a league trainer? Like what's the age cutoff? Do I have to be in a certain physical condition? Do I have to pass a drug test or a criminal test?
26. Does the Pokémon League accommodate trainers with physical and/or mental disabilities?
27. Do I really have to get all of the gym badges before I join the Pokémon League? What if my Pokémon's strength and my bond with them are superb? Can't I just pay an entry fee?
28. Can gym badges expire? If yes, what do I do in that situation?
29. Are gyms open year round?
30. Are tournaments televised or streamed online or broadcasted on the radio?
31. What Pokémon am I not allowed to use in a tournament? I don't remember if MissingNo. can be trained, but include it for consideration.
32. If I lose in the final round, can I simply come back next year and try again, or do I have to go back and get all of the badges again?
33. What are the requirements of being a Pokémon League champion? Is it a position or an accolade? If it's a position, how long can I hold that position? If it's an accolade, can I come back and win again?
34. Can I get a sponsorship to go to other regions? Who out there is willing to sponsor trainers?
35. How many retries am I allowed in any given region? Do I have to start paying after a while?
36. Let's say I'm a father or mother. Can my family get reimbursed by the Pokémon League if I die due to causes from training or from a match at a league tournament?
37. Where can I buy Pokémon training insurance?
38. How does the Pokémon League make money?
39. What exactly is Team Rocket's plan (not exclusive to Jessie & James)?
40. How did the Team Rocket family get started?
41. Are groups like Team Rocket the only ones who cause trouble? Is everyone else in the Pokémon universe just a saint? There's never been like a trainer who got angry one day and realized they were wielding an army around their waist?
42. How do you join a Pokémon crime family?
43. Have there ever been cases of psychopathic or sociopathic trainers?
44. From what I've seen, selling Pokémon is frowned upon. Why? Wouldn't that demonize pet shops too?
45. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than trading Pokémon?
46. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than throwing caution to the wind and going into the woods to catch a wild animal?
47. What does the Pokémon food chain look like? Has it even been figured out yet?
48. Why do Pokémon blindly trust and obey trainers?
49. Go set an animal trap outside your house. Come back when you have caught something in it. Do you really expect this animal to trust you or even care about you?
50. How do Pokécenters work?
51. How much is Pokémon Healthcare. I know you don't pay each time you go to a Pokécenter, but how much do you pay each month?
52. Why is virtually every injury curable in seconds?
53. What about broken bones?
54. What about internal bleeding?
55. What about missing limbs? What about missing limbs from birth?
56. Can Pokécenters cure Pokémon depression?
57. What did earlier Pokéballs and prototypes look like?
58. Who invented the Pokéball?
59. Can humans be caught in a Pokéball? If yes, can a human be healed at a Pokécenter?
60. How does a Pokéball know what to catch and what not to catch?
61. What if another Pokémon got in the way of your Pokéball cast?
62. What if you're not able to use your arms?
63. How much does it cost to use Bill's computer service?
64. If it doesn't, then why not? It's just like any storage unit.
65. Does every Pokémon that we'll ever see in future generations exist right now, or do new ones come around over the years?
66. Can present day Pokémon go extinct?
67. Is there a Pokémon Wildlife preservation? If yes, what are they doing to ensure that Pokémon won't go extinct?
68. What Pokémon are endangered right now?
69. What do cities do about strays?
70. Does the Pokémon Universe have a Sarah McLachlan?
71. Are there people who hunt Pokémon?
72. If yes, when is Pokémon hunting season? Does it coincide with training season? If yes, why?
73. What do commercial Pokémon fishermen catch water Pokémon for?
74. What Pokémon are safe to eat?
75. If there are any, which are considered rare delicacies and which are not?
76. Is rare candy safe for human consumption? Can you smoke it or sniff it?
77. What is rare candy made out of?
78. Nintendo exists in the Pokémon Universe. Do Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon exist as well?
79. Will I go to Pokémon Hell for asking these questions?

 

[shubham2207]

2. How do Pokémon trainers fund their journeys? Red gets handed like ¥3,000 or ¥5,000 from his mother, but not everyone has that luxury, so what do they do?

Ans :- They have people like BROCK/CILAN/CLEMONT/SERENA for funding, don't you ever watch Anime dude?
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79. Will I go to Pokémon Hell for asking these questions?
Ans :- No hell to you, you should be alive forever! You shouldn't be allowed to die. Damn your life!

 

[pkmin3033]

Oh, this should be fun.

1. ˈpoʊkeɪˌmɒn
2. Generally, they beat other trainers in battle and take their money.
3. Yes, but the interest rates are hell, and they take a larger cut of your profits than your mother does if you opt to save money with her.
4. There are! Collect all of them and you get a certificate. It's like completing a Pokedex.
5. Generally not, although there have been...incidences, from time to time.
6. For the same reason they haven't done anything about pirating: because they'd have to arrest literally everyone.
7. It has, frequently. Look at what happens in the games. The "Always a bigger fish" trope generally applies here though...unless you're Arceus. God help us if that becomes the mascot Legendary of a game.
8. There is. Ask Team Plasma.
9. No, because I wouldn't get my money's worth. People are so cheap these days. If you want it done right...
10. You get deeper and deeper into debt and your Pokemon eventually get repossessed as you have to use them as collateral. After that...best not to think about it.
11. Not officially.
12. It's just like camping...and most trainers are little kids, so they don't know any better.
13. Disregarded.
14. There are. The general rule is this: don't get sucked into a jet engine.
15. There are, but the public doesn't get to here about it. It just happens too often. Only the more sensational cases get televised.
16. Again...it happens too often.
17. If you're good enough, sure.
18. Panic. Swear. Break down and cry. Take your pick.
19. Pretty much. Bribes might work here too.
20. Government funding and general elections...or trial by fire. Depends on where in the world you are.
21. The duly elected government.
22. Become a practised liar and a good Pokemon Trainer. Either or. Both might net you the Champion spot.
23. See above.
24. It helps. But then, do you know Sir Joseph Porter's song? It's not a requirement.
25. No, to all of it. About all you need to do is show up at the Pokemon lab and know what your name is...oh, and if you're a boy or a girl, and what your rival is. These are all far more important pieces of information.
26. It does. Equal opportunities FTW.
27. There's a school you can enter to skip the whole badges thing. Ash tried it in the anime, remember?
28. No, they don't. They're only good for a one-time use, though.
29. No, they're closed during holiday season, and whenever the Gym Leader feels like taking a break and travelling.
30. They are. At least, most of tem are.
31. You can use whatever you like. Tobias had a bloody Darkrai in the anime, for crying out loud.
32. Nope, you gotta do it all again. Too bad.
33. It's an accolade. You hold it until you're beaten. But it's also a position. Technically there are two Champions.
34. Nope. Everyone knows you get reset to factory default if you leave one region to enter another.
35. None. Every time you fail, you gotta go back to square one, at least when it comes to the endgame. But you can retry for badges until you run out of money. Then the downward spiral of debt starts.
36. Only if you've got a good lawyer. A VERY good lawyer.
37. Online.
38. Mostly from defeated trainers.
39. If I told you that I'd have to kill you.
40. If I told you that I'd have to kill you again.
41. There are plenty of people out there causing trouble - bikers, burglars, even the odd hiker or two. Plenty of trainers snap, but they're just stopped by stronger trainers. Always a bigger fish.
42. You have to be born into it.
43. Many.
44. Too many cases of fraud. I mean, look at the Magikarp Salesman...
45. See above.
46. Probably.
47. What do you think competitive tiers are for?
48. Pokeballs have built-in brainwashing programs. The only way to break them is to subject a Pokemon to severe physical trauma or psychological abuse.
49. As I said...brainwashing programs. And if you feed it enough, then yes, it'll come back. There isn't much difference between a trap and putting food on the grass.
50. They're non-profit charitable organisations funded by an independent group of wealthy philanthropists who employ an army of human clones.
51. That depends on which region you live in.
52. SCIENCE.
53. SCIENCE.
54. SCIENCE.
55. SCIENCE.
56. Only if you believe they can.
57. https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/History_of_Poké_Balls
58. That depends on who you ask.
59. No, to both.
60. SCIENCE.
61. You'd catch that Pokemon instead.
62. You could always kick the Pokeball instead.
63. Nothing...but I wouldn't give him your credit card information if I were you.
64. It's like having a Mega account.
65. Who knows? The mysteries of the planet are many.
66. They can.
67. The Safari Zone exists for this purpose, and they're just making it bloody hard to catch these Pokemon and charging you ridiculous amounts to try.
68. Anything with a 10% or less chance of being encountered...or anything that can't be encountered in the wild at all. All Legendaries, too.
69. Depends on the strays and the cities. Some adopt them. Some put up with them. Some drive them out or exterminate them.
70. I hope not.
71. Pokemon Hunters.
72. It's generally around Autumn. There is no training season, it's all year round.
73. Food, beauty products, trade materials...you name it.
74. All of them except for those that are poison-typed.
75. The rarer the Pokemon, the more prized its meat.
76. It is. Whatever floats your boat, I guess?
77. That is a highly guarded secret.
78. They do, but they're obviously not as popular. Yokai Watch exists, too. That's ridiculously popular. More popular than going out and catching Pokemon, in fact.
79. No, but I probably will for answering them.

 

[illumine]

Since someone's tried to answer these, here's just a few answers, generally quite brief.

1. Spell Pokémon phonetically. - Poh-kay-mon. Like evil teletubbies, which at least Pikachu is.
2. How do Pokémon trainers fund their journeys? Red gets handed like ¥3,000 or ¥5,000 from his mother, but not everyone has that luxury, so what do they do? - They generally get it from direct, personal combat with other trainers. Hence, in general by opposition to whatever's there. If you're Ash, by being nice to girls.
5. Are trainers killing each other? - Rarely, but presumably they could, which is explained by Lt. Surge.
6. Why have the police done nothing about people loitering? - The people are good at it. In addition, the police there might seem a bit out-of-step with a community based around Pokémon and hence frequent, direct conflict.
7. How has the world of Pokémon not turned into turmoil? - It has, apparently, several times, but was saved in the nick of time. In all likelihood, they'll all go together when they go.
10. What happens when you run out of money? What happens when the person you beat is broke and was banking on you losing? - They're in debt, presumably.
11. Can you play for keeps? Can you play to the death? - Gym leaders can trade their badge for Pokémon from trainers, as with Sabrina, which seems likely to result in the League system coming across as a bit of a racket. Obviously, they can go on with the battle for however long they want, but generally there are strictures in place about this.
12. Why do trainers opt to sleep in the wilderness? Aren't there Pokémon that eat trainers? - There are probably Growlithe without leashes. It's crazy. Obviously, there are many places on their journey where they can spend the night without such risks being immediately likely, but generally speaking they are essentially homeless.
17. Can trainers be pickpocketed? Like is it possible for me to steal someone's Pokémon? - You? It depends. Do you wish to protect the world from devastation? Generally speaking, though, Pokémon can't be pick-pocketed literally, because there is a strong element of the digital and so on to that, so if they're stolen directly this is at least announced in advance.
18. What do you do if you get your Pokémon pickpocketed? - Hope for convenient plot resolution.
19. What happens if you pull up to the battle scene with your Pokémon missing? Let me answer that for you: pray that your opponent isn't sadistic. - You win automatically.
23. Are Gym Leaders employed by the Pokémon League? What are the requirements of being a gym leader? - There aren't any necessary requirements for it. It's a bit lax. Essentially, someone involved in the League likes you.
24. Can Gym Leaders be trainers as well? - Gym leaders can take on the League, presumably, or seek to be champion, but generally speaking in becoming such they probably renounce their chances of doing so, and might not have the confidence that they can do so. In general, a Gym leader is a walking target, where trainers are encouraged to use types they are weak to, etc., so it's probably not that pleasant or hallowed and might tend to switch-over from time to time.
25. What are the requirements of being a league trainer? Like what's the age cutoff? Do I have to be in a certain physical condition? Do I have to pass a drug test or a criminal test? - There is an age cut-off, as in the anime, but it's fairly young at around 10 years. Generally, drug tests or whatever might occur later, for instance after the league, but obviously this is not going to be mentioned in certain contexts. People might go on their own, or with some friends or enemies getting Pokémon at the same time. You could just steal one, as in G/S.
28. Can gym badges expire? If yes, what do I do in that situation? - Generally, no, at least apart from extreme cases.
31. What Pokémon am I not allowed to use in a tournament? I don't remember if MissingNo. can be trained, but include it for consideration. - Legendaries could sometimes not be included. Missingno. generally isn't canon in certain ways, but might count as disallowed. Nonetheless, they allowed legendaries in Sinnoh, so hopefully a Missingno. sweep is not too far away.
33. What are the requirements of being a Pokémon League champion? Is it a position or an accolade? If it's a position, how long can I hold that position? If it's an accolade, can I come back and win again? - It probably expires the next 'Conference,' or presumably lasts for about a year. In the games, because it involves the Elite 4, this might continue indefinitely, as membership in that doesn't tend to expire quickly, nor the player assumed to expire as such automatically. However, in the Conference system, it doesn't last for that long, unless you're Ash and it would plausibly end the anime.
41. Are groups like Team Rocket the only ones who cause trouble? Is everyone else in the Pokémon universe just a saint? There's never been like a trainer who got angry one day and realized they were wielding an army around their waist? - If they're just generically angry for little cause, they're unlikely to disturb the overall social fabric. If they do so, they would probably have a cause of some sort, or a pseudo-cause like Team Rocket.
43. Have there ever been cases of psychopathic or sociopathic trainers? - Tobias. More seriously, kind of.
45. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than trading Pokémon? - Pokémon aren't pets. They are related to the official mode of battle. This is hence unlikely to want to be subjected to such things.
48. Why do Pokémon blindly trust and obey trainers? - They don't. Charizard in the anime, for instance, after determining with certainty that it could win itself, did not seek to further Ash's cause in the League.
49. Go set an animal trap outside your house. Come back when you have caught something in it. Do you really expect this animal to trust you or even care about you? - What are you doing with the animal? Obviously, if people have animals, they have to come from somewhere, and this does not prevent them from being tamed. Pokémon are involved in Pokémon battle, which they can do in the wild as well, so it's just a straightforward act of transference.
51. How much is Pokémon Healthcare. I know you don't pay each time you go to a Pokécenter, but how much do you pay each month? - They are there to serve trainers in the League or similar pursuits. As such, if they were 'paid,' this would have risked discouraging trainers from having battles.
52. Why is virtually every injury curable in seconds? - It's not when portrayed generally, but when it's just a matter of HP, this is assumed to be curable quickly, as it is in a sense standard. Pokémon in the games are not assumed to incur serious injury.
56. Can Pokécenters cure Pokémon depression? - Unlikely. They haven't cured Pikachu's.
59. Can humans be caught in a Pokéball? If yes, can a human be healed at a Pokécenter? - Pokéballs are assumed to have a digital element - they do not literally contain Pokémon in normal form and then open to release them, in a sense the opening animation is incidental - and hence they are unlikely to 'catch' humans, who are not targets, or involved in Pokémon battle. Humans are not appropriate data in the context.
61. What if another Pokémon got in the way of your Pokéball cast? - This has possibly happened, but it might be caught. Generally, though, throwing a Pokéball while in a battle might be a bit like casting paint at a brick wall, it would be hard to interrupt, and Pokémon rarely would want to, if they are involved in the battle and hence trying not to be caught. Changing their mind on that would be too mediated a process, and they would not get in the way.
62. What if you're not able to use your arms? - Sometimes you kick. Sometimes you get kicked.
63. How much does it cost to use Bill's computer service? - It's a computer. Probably not much.
65. Does every Pokémon that we'll ever see in future generations exist right now, or do new ones come around over the years? - Sometimes, new Pokémon like Mewtwo are assumed to come into existence, otherwise obviously regions are assumed to be populated with their own types of Pokémon.
66. Can present day Pokémon go extinct? - Like any other time's, they can, technically.
77. What is rare candy made out of? - Levels.
78. Nintendo exists in the Pokémon Universe. Do Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon exist as well? - It hardly does. They probably don't.
79. Will I go to Pokémon Hell for asking these questions? - Only if you're a Meowth.

 

[Mitch2]

Pokémon aren't pets. They are related to the official mode of battle.

What about airsoft/paintball guns? They aren't toys, and they're used in professional sports, but it's not like you have to create your own gun from scratch just to play. In Walmart and gun shops, there's a section dedicated to airsoft and paintball.

It doesn't make sense for me to risk my neck for a wild animal that either I might not find or I might get killed by, when someone could easily be humanely breeding them.

Too many cases of fraud. I mean, look at the Magikarp Salesman...

In that case, wouldn't they stop selling cars and houses, too? Would everyone have to build their own houses and cars/walk?

It does. Equal opportunities FTW.

So if I apply for disabilities and I was approved, does that mean I can bypass caves and Victory Road, or what will I be accommodated with?

It's not when portrayed generally, but when it's just a matter of HP, this is assumed to be curable quickly, as it is in a sense standard. Pokémon in the games are not assumed to incur serious injury.

So my Pokémon can get drowned, burned to a crisp, cut in half, and even pulverized by iron, and I'm expected to assume that they can't incur serious injuries????

Also, you all said that I would have to beat other trainers to finance my trip, but wouldn't I need a Pokémon to do that? Suppose I live in Lavender Town, where there is no Professor to give me a free Pokémon. Further suppose I have no loved ones to give me money to start my journey. What's 10-year-old me to do in this predicament?

 

[VisualJae]

Oh, joy! A way to procrastinate at work!

1. Spell Pokémon phonetically.
pokey-mans.

2. How do Pokémon trainers fund their journeys? Red gets handed like ¥3,000 or ¥5,000 from his mother, but not everyone has that luxury, so what do they do?
They beat up other trainers and take their money. You approached me, you got the whooping you wanted and ate up my time. Time is money after all.

3. Can you get a loan from the bank to be a Pokémon trainer? Is there Pokémon financial aid?
No. You're on your own. Beat up others and take their money or rot away on the streets.

4. Are there special food stamps for Pokémon Trainers?
Why get food stamps when you can have roasted Farfetch'd or Basculin tartare?

5. Are trainers killing each other?
Possibly. A stray Hyper Beam can take out concrete buildings so what if one hits a human target?

6. Why have the police done nothing about people loitering?
I do recall police officers stopping me in Johto and Sinnoh from just making eye contact.

7. How has the world of Pokémon not turned into turmoil?
It has, but nothing beats tweens and teens saving the day.

8. Is there an ongoing debate over Pokémon Control?
Maybe ask a Team Plasma representative.

9. Would you ever, in your right mind, PAY SOMEONE for beating you? Why or why not?
It's a classic case of handing your lunch money to a bully. It's what makes the cruel world turn. Societal norms dictate you must conform.

10. What happens when you run out of money? What happens when the person you beat is broke and was banking on you losing?
That, my friend, is how Team Rocket was born.

11. Can you play for keeps? Can you play to the death?
No one's stopping you from doing so. But Team Rocket might be recruiting if you're interested.

12. Why do trainers opt to sleep in the wilderness? Aren't there Pokémon that eat trainers?
Well, if you're a half decent trainer, then you should have your own Pokémon around to help defend. It's more training experience anyway.

13. Are there no hotels that trainers can sleep at? Oh wait. That costs money. Disregard this question.
Sleep at the Pokémon Center. Or better yet, just enter any house with an unlocked door. No one ever really seems to mind. Even if they yell at you, they won't kick you out.

14. If you can ride on Pokémon, are there any airlines in the Pokémon Universe? What are the rules on air space?
If you're a half decent trainer, you should tell your Pidgeot not to fly too close to metal cans.

15. Why aren't there constant reports of missing trainers?
Because mommy knows every kid has to leave home someday.

16. Why aren't there constant reports of trainers blacking out? Is Red the only person who can't stand to lose?
Little do you know, whenever you defeat another trainer, their minds shut off. The lines they speak after their loss are pre-programmed. Evidence of this phenomenon can be seen when you talk to the loser after battle. They will always say the same lines. They're soulless. "Blacked out" or "whited out," if you will.

17. Can trainers be pickpocketed? Like is it possible for me to steal someone's Pokémon?
Again, Team Rocket might be recruiting. You should certainly check them out.

18. What do you do if you get your Pokémon pickpocketed?
You spam Hyper Beam at whoever stole your Pokémon.

19. What happens if you pull up to the battle scene with your Pokémon missing? Let me answer that for you: pray that your opponent isn't sadistic.
If you're a decent trainer, you wouldn't be missing your Pokémon. If you were a smart trainer, you'd have caught more than six so all you need to do is visit the nearest Pokémon Center and pull up a new party and track down your missing Pokémon. If you weren't lacking common sense as a generic human being, you wouldn't walk into combat unarmed.

20. How does a gym get set up? How do gym leaders get selected?
Add some yoga mats, a weight machine and a bench press and you're set. Leaders? Whoever's the biggest lunk at the scene works.

21. What exactly is the Pokémon League?
It's a big mosh pit where trainers wrestle for attention.

22. How do I join?
Get gud.

23. Are Gym Leaders employed by the Pokémon League? What are the requirements of being a gym leader?
Gym leaders need to consist of muscle and the tenacity to drop weights wherever possible. YOU can be a gym leader, too!

24. Can Gym Leaders be trainers as well?
Yes. They train themselves.

25. What are the requirements of being a league trainer? Like what's the age cutoff? Do I have to be in a certain physical condition? Do I have to pass a drug test or a criminal test?
You need to be able to withstand lots of heavy breathing from fellow attention seekers. You can be a fetus or 95 on your deathbed. No physical condition requirement, but if you break your neck, that's not my problem. And no, just get gud.

26. Does the Pokémon League accommodate trainers with physical and/or mental disabilities?
No. You're on your own.

27. Do I really have to get all of the gym badges before I join the Pokémon League? What if my Pokémon's strength and my bond with them are superb? Can't I just pay an entry fee?
No. Get gud.

28. Can gym badges expire? If yes, what do I do in that situation?
Get them again. What's the problem? If you're any good, this shouldn't be an issue.

29. Are gyms open year round?
24/7.

30. Are tournaments televised or streamed online or broadcasted on the radio?
Yes. But if you're no good, you won't get screen time. That's how entertainment works.

31. What Pokémon am I not allowed to use in a tournament? I don't remember if MissingNo. can be trained, but include it for consideration.
You'll crash if you try to use Missingno. It's strongly advised that you don't do something so stupid.

32. If I lose in the final round, can I simply come back next year and try again, or do I have to go back and get all of the badges again?
You wouldn't be asking this question if you're any good. Just be a half decent trainer and you'll make it just fine.

33. What are the requirements of being a Pokémon League champion? Is it a position or an accolade? If it's a position, how long can I hold that position? If it's an accolade, can I come back and win again?
A Pokémon League Champion is a privilege. Everyone has that privilege, but not everyone can properly execute it. Most people just aren't good enough and that's the reality. If you're no good, then that privilege is taken away. Like Blue. He's no good. So he became a gym leader.

34. Can I get a sponsorship to go to other regions? Who out there is willing to sponsor trainers?
Get gud and you'll have your offers.

35. How many retries am I allowed in any given region? Do I have to start paying after a while?
Again, if you were any good, you wouldn't be asking these questions. Confidence speaks volumes.

36. Let's say I'm a father or mother. Can my family get reimbursed by the Pokémon League if I die due to causes from training or from a match at a league tournament?
Insurance is a powerful thing. Are you insured? If not, get insured today.

37. Where can I buy Pokémon training insurance?
Ah, I see you thought ahead. Yes, there is Pokémon training insurance, for both you and your beloved comrades. If you're under the age of 21, unfortunately the premiums are rather high. Please ask for a quote today.

38. How does the Pokémon League make money?
The more people get beat up by the Elite Four, the more money they make. Get gud and don't get beat up.

39. What exactly is Team Rocket's plan (not exclusive to Jessie & James)?
World domination.

Did you think it's something deeper?

40. How did the Team Rocket family get started?
See question #10.

41. Are groups like Team Rocket the only ones who cause trouble? Is everyone else in the Pokémon universe just a saint? There's never been like a trainer who got angry one day and realized they were wielding an army around their waist?
They're called delinquents. They're just too feeble-minded to realize they have power in numbers.

42. How do you join a Pokémon crime family?
You're already on your way from all the questions you've been asking. Just ask these questions to the right people.

43. Have there ever been cases of psychopathic or sociopathic trainers?
Yes. You seem to be like one.

44. From what I've seen, selling Pokémon is frowned upon. Why? Wouldn't that demonize pet shops too?
Yes. Pet shops suck.

45. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than trading Pokémon?
No.

46. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than throwing caution to the wind and going into the woods to catch a wild animal?
We all live in a Pokémon world. I want to be the greatest master of them all.

47. What does the Pokémon food chain look like? Has it even been figured out yet?
Predator > prey.

48. Why do Pokémon blindly trust and obey trainers?
They don't. Plenty of Pokémon openly disobey or run away. Get gud and you won't have to worry about this.

49. Go set an animal trap outside your house. Come back when you have caught something in it. Do you really expect this animal to trust you or even care about you?
No. Use a Poké Ball. What's wrong with you?

50. How do Pokécenters work?
Patient get admitted. Staff do their work. Patient is healed. Patient leaves.

51. How much is Pokémon Healthcare. I know you don't pay each time you go to a Pokécenter, but how much do you pay each month?
I pay a small premium because my employer is great. Some other people, though, well...

52. Why is virtually every injury curable in seconds?
Because we all live in a Pokémon world.

53. What about broken bones?
Still live in a Pokémon world.

54. What about internal bleeding?
Still live in a Pokémon world.

55. What about missing limbs? What about missing limbs from birth?
Still live in a Pokémon world.

56. Can Pokécenters cure Pokémon depression?
No. That's a mental illness. We all know mental illnesses are no joke. No jokes here.

57. What did earlier Pokéballs and prototypes look like?
They looked like balls.

58. Who invented the Pokéball?
Professor Westwood V.

59. Can humans be caught in a Pokéball? If yes, can a human be healed at a Pokécenter?
It's not called a Human Ball, is it now?

60. How does a Pokéball know what to catch and what not to catch?
Poké Balls have been known to catch onigiris before. So it doesn't know what to catch and what not to catch. It just can't catch humans.

61. What if another Pokémon got in the way of your Pokéball cast?
Well, looks like you just made a new friend!

62. What if you're not able to use your arms?
Use your feet.

63. How much does it cost to use Bill's computer service?
It's free. Ain't he nice?

64. If it doesn't, then why not? It's just like any storage unit.
Some cloud services are free.

65. Does every Pokémon that we'll ever see in future generations exist right now, or do new ones come around over the years?
Out of sight, out of mind. It doesn't exist until it gets discovered.

66. Can present day Pokémon go extinct?
Everyone can go extinct. Let that thought simmer in your mind for a while.

67. Is there a Pokémon Wildlife preservation? If yes, what are they doing to ensure that Pokémon won't go extinct?
Well, using less fossil fuels, reducing waste products, habitat protection... things you'd think are common sense.

68. What Pokémon are endangered right now?
Farfetch'd comes to mind. So tasty, though. Doesn't help that they come with their own leek.

69. What do cities do about strays?
Assuming trainers have extra Poké Balls at hand, this shouldn't ever be an issue.

70. Does the Pokémon Universe have a Sarah McLachlan?
No.

71. Are there people who hunt Pokémon?
See question #4.

72. If yes, when is Pokémon hunting season? Does it coincide with training season? If yes, why?
Every day is hunting season. Listen, when you're living off the land, it's survival of the fittest. If you don't eat, you don't live.

73. What do commercial Pokémon fishermen catch water Pokémon for?
Listen, when you're living off the land, it's survival of the fittest. If you don't eat, you don't live. And for those trying to make some pocket change to live, some turn to fishing.

74. What Pokémon are safe to eat?
See question #4.

75. If there are any, which are considered rare delicacies and which are not?
See question #4.

76. Is rare candy safe for human consumption? Can you smoke it or sniff it?
You can eat it. You won't level up, though. It's pretty much wasteful.

77. What is rare candy made out of?
It is made out of the sweet nectar of your greatest desires.

78. Nintendo exists in the Pokémon Universe. Do Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon exist as well?
Apples and oranges.

79. Will I go to Pokémon Hell for asking these questions?
Yveltal is ready to absorb your essence as I'm typing this.

 

[Mawa]

Yes, I am procrastinating that much.


1. Spell Pokémon phonetically.

Po-kae-mon... Well it's hard to explain for me, because I am use to the letter "é".

2. How do Pokémon trainers fund their journeys? Red gets handed like ¥3,000 or ¥5,000 from his mother, but not everyone has that luxury, so what do they do?

Heritage from the father? My only guess.

3. Can you get a loan from the bank to be a Pokémon trainer? Is there Pokémon financial aid?

Euh, at 12 I doubt, but hey it's the Pokemon world.

4. Are there special food stamps for Pokémon Trainers?

Probably?

5. Are trainers killing each other?

Oh, no. no. because they don't attack each other. And if team rocket isn't dead yet, humans can't be killed by Pokemon.

6. Why have the police done nothing about people loitering?

Look in Silver/Gold/Crystal... Police is busy batteling kids at night!

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8. Is there an ongoing debate over Pokémon Control?

With the story of team plasma, I think so.

9. Would you ever, in your right mind, PAY SOMEONE for beating you? Why or why not?

If I do pay them, I am being bullied. So in the game, we are bullies.

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11. Can you play for keeps? Can you play to the death?

You can, probably.


12. Why do trainers opt to sleep in the wilderness? Aren't there Pokémon that eat trainers?

Pokemon seems to be vegetarian, no? I don't recall a Pokemon eating meat. But hey, if they do, they have some Pokemon to defends themself.

13. Are there no hotels that trainers can sleep at? Oh wait. That costs money. Disregard this question.

Rich kids probably does it.

14. If you can ride on Pokémon, are there any airlines in the Pokémon Universe? What are the rules on air space?

I don't even know the rules of the air space in real life, so....

15. Why aren't there constant reports of missing trainers?

Maybe they don't really have any?

16. Why aren't there constant reports of trainers blacking out? Is Red the only person who can't stand to lose?

Probably, because we do beat other kids and they don't black out!

17. Can trainers be pickpocketed? Like is it possible for me to steal someone's Pokémon?

Team rocket seems to do it.

18. What do you do if you get your Pokémon pickpocketed?

Huh, run to officer Jenny? My question is, will the Pokemon obey you or the thief?

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20. How does a gym get set up? How do gym leaders get selected?

I know they choose the Pokemon based on your experience.But that's all I know. The was Misty let the gym to her sisters and Brock to his brothers, it almost looks like royalty lol.

21. What exactly is the Pokémon League?

Isn't it like a world cup?

22. How do I join?

Huh, by subscribing? And if you have all the badges. And at least one Pokemon, probably.

23. Are Gym Leaders employed by the Pokémon League? What are the requirements of being a gym leader?

Oh that's a good theory! But for the requirements, I really don't know.

24. Can Gym Leaders be trainers as well?

Misty proved that you can, probably.

25. What are the requirements of being a league trainer? Like what's the age cutoff? Do I have to be in a certain physical condition? Do I have to pass a drug test or a criminal test?

Age and physical condition, I don't think there is any. Criminal test? I wanna say yes buuuut... Giovanni.

26. Does the Pokémon League accommodate trainers with physical and/or mental disabilities?

I don't think the parent will let them wander alone first of all.

27. Do I really have to get all of the gym badges before I join the Pokémon League? What if my Pokémon's strength and my bond with them are superb? Can't I just pay an entry fee?

I don't think so.

28. Can gym badges expire? If yes, what do I do in that situation?

Good question, I wanna say... maybe there is a badge for each year of the league tournament? Like, there is a tournament in 2016, then after the badges are expired.

29. Are gyms open year round?

I think the leader can take a vacation or two.

30. Are tournaments televised or streamed online or broadcasted on the radio?

Probably televised and streamed.

31. What Pokémon am I not allowed to use in a tournament? I don't remember if MissingNo. can be trained, but include it for consideration.

Maybe the smogon rules will applies? But in the anime, it seems to have no limit.

32. If I lose in the final round, can I simply come back next year and try again, or do I have to go back and get all of the badges again?

If my theory for the badges is true, then you'll have to earn them again. But maybe there is a bargain for the runner up.


33. What are the requirements of being a Pokémon League champion? Is it a position or an accolade? If it's a position, how long can I hold that position? If it's an accolade, can I come back and win again?

I have the feeling you have the position until the next to win the league can beat you.

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36. Let's say I'm a father or mother. Can my family get reimbursed by the Pokémon League if I die due to causes from training or from a match at a league tournament?

I don't think you can die. Especially not in a league. Everything must be safe.

37. Where can I buy Pokémon training insurance?

Is there such a thing?

38. How does the Pokémon League make money?

Huh, sponsors? Seat Tickets?


39. What exactly is Team Rocket's plan (not exclusive to Jessie & James)?

To steal good Pokemon and sell them on black market? That's what I always thought.

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41. Are groups like Team Rocket the only ones who cause trouble? Is everyone else in the Pokémon universe just a saint? There's never been like a trainer who got angry one day and realized they were wielding an army around their waist?

Is N consider like one of them?

42. How do you join a Pokémon crime family?

You apply after they gave you a nugget.

43. Have there ever been cases of psychopathic or sociopathic trainers?

Well some trainer's sprite don't inspired me to trust them.

44. From what I've seen, selling Pokémon is frowned upon. Why? Wouldn't that demonize pet shops too?

What's wrong if a Pokemon breeder is the one who retail the store?

45. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than trading Pokémon?

Both can exist together.

46. Wouldn't Pokémon pet shops make more sense than throwing caution to the wind and going into the woods to catch a wild animal?

Maybe it's like pure breed animals: weaker?

47. What does the Pokémon food chain look like? Has it even been figured out yet?

Like I said, never saw one eating meat.


48. Why do Pokémon blindly trust and obey trainers?

Stockholms syndrom.

49. Go set an animal trap outside your house. Come back when you have caught something in it. Do you really expect this animal to trust you or even care about you?

You have to build the friendship. That's why Ash and the others don't use this trick.

50. How do Pokécenters work?

Free healthcare. Yayy.

51. How much is Pokémon Healthcare. I know you don't pay each time you go to a Pokécenter, but how much do you pay each month?

If in Canada: Nothing.

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56. Can Pokécenters cure Pokémon depression?

Maybe that's the job to someone else? like a specialist?

57. What did earlier Pokéballs and prototypes look like?

The Acorn berries.

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59. Can humans be caught in a Pokéball? If yes, can a human be healed at a Pokécenter?

No, and no. But the doctor might know some basic human care.

60. How does a Pokéball know what to catch and what not to catch?

Because of the energy thing.

61. What if another Pokémon got in the way of your Pokéball cast?

Well, it will try to catch it.


62. What if you're not able to use your arms?

Make a Pokemon do it for you.

63. How much does it cost to use Bill's computer service?

The same price at the computers at the public library, but I don't know the fees.

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65. Does every Pokémon that we'll ever see in future generations exist right now, or do new ones come around over the years?

Maybe a bit of both? They do already exist, but we haven't discover them already. The Pokemon world seems like it's not talking with the other regions.

66. Can present day Pokémon go extinct?

Farfetch'D is almost extinct so I'll say yes. The fossil Pokemon can prove it.

67. Is there a Pokémon Wildlife preservation? If yes, what are they doing to ensure that Pokémon won't go extinct?

Dunno, but it's probably the Pokemon Rangers.

68. What Pokémon are endangered right now?

Farfetch'd (Delicious with gravy). I have the feeling that Cubone and Marowak aren't that present.

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70. Does the Pokémon Universe have a Sarah McLachlan?

A who?

71. Are there people who hunt Pokémon?

Yes, poachers. The anime talked about it, and the way team rocket stole slowpoke's tails seems to prove it.

72. If yes, when is Pokémon hunting season? Does it coincide with training season? If yes, why?

I think it's only black market and not legal.

73. What do commercial Pokémon fishermen catch water Pokémon for?

..... Oh..... to eat? Human eat Pokemon, that's proven (Farfetch'd with gravy, slowpoke tail, Ash dreaming of a Magikarp sashimi in the anime...)

74. What Pokémon are safe to eat?

The mot poisonous ones.

75. If there are any, which are considered rare delicacies and which are not?

Again, Farfecth'd. It's delicious and rare.

76. Is rare candy safe for human consumption? Can you smoke it or sniff it?

Hum.. that's a good question! sadly I can't answer.

77. What is rare candy made out of?

Huh, steroids?

78. Nintendo exists in the Pokémon Universe. Do Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon exist as well?

I don' see why not?

79. Will I go to Pokémon Hell for asking these questions?

Nooooo :) It was fun!