Smogon Exam: Pokemon Community Quiz!
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Which is the odd one out?
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Test your knowledge of Pokemon strategies and Smogon's tier system in this engaging quiz designed for the Pokemon community.
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Which word means "A Pokémon intended to take attacks, usually one side of the spectrum, and hit back"?
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Sweeper
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Tank
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Shuffler
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Suicide lead
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Cleric
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A. TankExplanation
The word "Tank" refers to a Pokémon that is designed to absorb and withstand attacks from the opponent, usually specializing in defense or hit points. Tanks are typically placed on one side of the spectrum, meaning they focus on taking hits rather than dealing heavy damage. They are meant to endure attacks and retaliate with their own moves, making them a sturdy and resilient choice in battles.Rate this question:
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Excluding NFE and including Limbo, Smogon has _______ active tiers. (number please)
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Odd one out?
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Slack Off
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Recover
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Heal Order
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Milk Drink
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Roost
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A. RoostExplanation
The terms "Slack Off," "Recover," "Heal Order," and "Milk Drink" are all related to restoring health or energy in some way. However, "Roost" stands out as it is a move in the Pokémon games that allows Flying-type Pokémon to restore half of their maximum HP. Thus, "Roost" is the odd one out as it is the only move specifically related to Pokémon and their unique abilities.Rate this question:
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![This move is exclusive to Ho-Oh (and Smeargle): ____________ [Spell it right!]
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This move is exclusive to Ho-Oh (and Smeargle): ____________ [Spell it right!]
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Sacred FireExplanation
Sacred Fire is a move that is exclusive to Ho-Oh and Smeargle. This move has a base power of 100 and has a 50% chance of burning the target. It is a Fire-type move known for its high power and the added chance of inflicting a burn status on the opponent. Ho-Oh is known for its association with Sacred Fire and is the only Pokémon that can learn this move through leveling up. Smeargle, on the other hand, can learn Sacred Fire by using the move Sketch, which allows it to permanently copy the last move used by the opponent.Rate this question:
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A professor conducts an investigation to find out the Hidden Power of a mystery Pokemon known as Subject X. Subject X's Hidden Power is discovered to be: a) Super effective on Abomasnow b) NVE on Milotic c) Super effective on Tyranitar d) Of normal effectiveness on Lapras Which is Subject X's possible Hidden Power?
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HP Steel
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HP Fire
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HP Ice
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Hp Water
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A. HP SteelExplanation
Subject X's possible Hidden Power is HP Steel because it is super effective on Abomasnow, which suggests that Subject X's Hidden Power is a type that is strong against Grass and Ice types like Abomasnow. HP Steel fits this criteria as Steel type moves are super effective against Grass and Ice types.Rate this question:
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How many TYPES are there in total in the world of Pokemon? (number please)
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18Explanation
There are 18 types in total in the world of Pokémon. These types are used to determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon and their moves against each other.Rate this question:
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Which clause bans Sheer Cold?
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Species Clause
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Item Clause
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OHKO Clause
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Freeze Clause
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No-Blissey Clause
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A. OHKO ClauseExplanation
The OHKO Clause is the clause that bans Sheer Cold. OHKO stands for One-Hit Knock Out, and it refers to moves that have the potential to instantly knock out the opponent's Pokémon regardless of their level or stats. Sheer Cold is one such move that has a low accuracy but can instantly faint the opponent's Pokémon if it hits. The OHKO Clause is implemented in competitive Pokémon battles to promote fair gameplay and prevent matches from being decided solely based on luck.Rate this question:
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Well, you've made it to question 10. Every tenth question is kind of challenging, so you'll need to look at the problem(s) carefully:A Pokemon with base defenses of 230 (Pokemon 1) is doing battle against the only Pokemon with the Technician ability who can Rapid Spin (Pokemon 2). Pokemon 2 is NOT Smeargle. Pokemon 1 goes ahead and uses a move, which turns out to be NVE. If you know that the move used is NOT Dark-type, then does the move used used gain a STAB bonus? Yes or no?
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YesExplanation
Pokemon 1 is Shuckle, and Pokemon 2 is Hitmontop. Fighting types resist Bug, Dark, and Rock. The move Shuckle used was NVE, and it wasn't Dark, as stated, so it had to be Bug or Rock-type, both of which are Shuckle's types, meaning that the move used did get a STAB boost.Rate this question:
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This Pokemon has base stats of 100/100/100/100/100/100 and was featured in Obistall. What is it?
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Celebi
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Jirachi
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Shaymin
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Manaphy
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Blissey
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A. CelebiExplanation
Celebi is the correct answer because it is the only Pokemon among the options that has base stats of 100 in all six categories. The other options have varying base stats, making Celebi the only one that matches the given information. Additionally, Celebi is a legendary Pokemon that has been featured in various Pokemon media, including the Obistall.Rate this question:
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What infamous attacking combo do both Lanturn and Magnezone resist? (One word)
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BoltbeamExplanation
Lanturn and Magnezone both resist the infamous attacking combo known as "Boltbeam." This term refers to the combination of Electric-type move "Thunderbolt" and Ice-type move "Ice Beam." Since both Lanturn and Magnezone are Electric/Steel types, they have a resistance to Electric-type moves. Additionally, their Steel typing grants them a resistance to Ice-type moves. Therefore, they are able to withstand the Boltbeam combo more effectively compared to other Pokémon.Rate this question:
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Assume that all IVs are 31: 252 Atk Jolly Flygon's Earthquake does ______ to a 4 Hp/0 Def Naive Shuca Berry Heatran at full health. Select the range, round stuff off to the nearest whole number.''
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OHKO
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65%-79%
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80%-94%
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A. 80%-94%Explanation
Assuming all IVs are 31, a 252 Atk Jolly Flygon's Earthquake will deal 80% to 94% damage to a 4 Hp/0 Def Naive Shuca Berry Heatran at full health.Rate this question:
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How many OU threats can not only use Rapid Spin but also execute Dual Screens? (number)
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2Explanation
I bet you didn't know Forry could set up Dual Screens :DRate this question:
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The number of immunities a Ghost-Ground Pokemon with Levitate has is identical to the number of immunities _____ has.
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Spiritomb
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Gengar
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Empoleon
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None of the above
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A. None of the aboveExplanation
The number of immunities a Ghost-Ground Pokemon with Levitate has is identical to the number of immunities None of the above has. This means that none of the given options, Spiritomb, Gengar, or Empoleon, have the same number of immunities as the Ghost-Ground Pokemon with Levitate.Rate this question:
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This nature boosts Special Defense and lowers Special Attack.
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Careful
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Sassy
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Calm
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Gentle
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A. CarefulExplanation
The nature "Careful" boosts the Special Defense stat and lowers the Special Attack stat of a Pokémon. This means that when a Pokémon with a Careful nature is in battle, it will be more resistant to special attacks, making it harder for opponents to deal significant damage. However, its own special attacks will be slightly weaker. This nature is beneficial for Pokémon that have a higher emphasis on defense rather than offense, allowing them to better withstand special attacks from opponents.Rate this question:
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This Pokemon can use Wish, Protect, Rock Blast, Seed Bomb, Thunderbolt, Vacuum Wave, Leech Seed, Bullet Punch, Curse, and...Bubblebeam o_O
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SmeargleExplanation
Gotcha, didn't I?Rate this question:
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You can't post in this forum (____________) unless you've earned posting rights.
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Policy Review - 18.
True or FalseSuppose MAGNEMENCE (Magnezone and Salamence) and GYARAZONE (Gyarados and Magnezone) are defensive walling combos. Can both resist EACH and EVERY type!?
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TrueExplanation
Both MAGNEMENCE and GYARAZONE can resist each and every type because they are defensive walling combos. Defensive walling combos typically consist of Pokémon that have a diverse set of resistances and can handle a wide range of attacks. In this case, MAGNEMENCE and GYARAZONE likely have a combination of resistances that cover all types of moves, allowing them to effectively defend against any type of attack.Rate this question:
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Good job, you've made it this far.Identify "this thing"This thing has a base attack of sixty fiveScizor makes him run for his lifeUnless he has hidden power fireBut a fat pink egg can come in without tireSo with that ridiculous base attackThis thing gets ready to strike backThrows in a sub, focuses, and braces himselfTo punch that fat pink ass to hell!
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GengarExplanation
Clues were kind of obvious..."Focuses...sub...punch.." Focus Punch Gengar! Hp Fire Gengar! Gets owned by Pursuit! Yeah.Rate this question:
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Congratulations, you've made it to the last five questions. These are kind of difficult, so think carefully. If Adamant 252 Hp Leftovers Alakazam uses Fire Punch on Max Hp / Max Def Impish Forry with Shed Shell, what is the maximum number of times he will need to use Fire Punch before Forry dies? (number)
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4Explanation
The maximum number of times Adamant 252 Hp Leftovers Alakazam needs to use Fire Punch before Max Hp / Max Def Impish Forry with Shed Shell dies is 4.Rate this question:
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This Pokemon, ___________ has a maximum special defensive potential of X * (1.5 * 344) = 194016. What's the Pokemon?
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CradilyExplanation
Cradily is the correct answer because it has a maximum special defensive potential of X * (1.5 * 344) = 194016. The question is asking for the Pokemon that fits this equation, and Cradily is the only Pokemon that satisfies this condition.Rate this question:
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What three-letter word, half the length of a Smogon member's username who popularized a particular bulky water's set, would you associate with Rest-Talking?
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cro
CroExplanation
CroCune, CroTomb, etcRate this question:
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Assume that 252 Hp Adamant Snorlax has -6 attack, meaning that he has (350x0.25) = 87. Then he uses belly drum. What is his attack STAT now? In numbers please
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1400Explanation
Belly Drum boosts your attack to the max, no matter how low it is. So (350*4) = 1500.Rate this question:
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