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[[File:Pokémon Trivia Challenge.png|thumb|In-game description]]
'''Pokémon Trivia Challenge''' is a trivia minigame in [[Pokémon Masters Arena]].

==Gameplay==
[[File:Pokémon Trivia Challenge question.png|thumb|A question]]
This trivia game is accessed by clicking on the {{p|Torchic}} at the main menu. The first screen contains the in-game description of the Pokémon Trivia Challenge, as well as a "Play" button to start playing and a "Score" button that does not display any scores, but instead displays the pieces of the posters that have been unlocked by the player, if any. There are additional buttons to check the descriptions of other minigames. An arrow at the top-left corner may be clicked to go from the main trivia to the game description, or from the game description to the main menu.

The trivia game starts once the player clicks on "Play" at the Pokémon Trivia Challenge description screen. The answer to all questions is always a {{OBP|Pokémon|species|Pokémon species}}. For each question, there are three images of Pokémon (the Pokémon names are not shown); only one of them is the correct answer. When the player clicks on an answer, the text "That's right!" or "Nope, that's wrong!" appears, depending on whether the player has chosen the correct answer.

The trivia consists of six levels. They are numbered from level 1 to 6 in normal gameplay. Some internal game files refer to them as level 00 to 05. Each level has a set of 10 possible questions. However, only a few of these questions are asked randomly to the player. At the right side, there is a Poké Ball meter (a vertical meter with a {{i|Poké Ball}} shown at the bottom) that starts full but decreases when the player answers incorrectly. When the player finishes all levels, they win one of the six pieces of a poster.

==Glitches and cheating==
* Usually, the player starts a new game from the level 1. However, if the player has lost a previous game but didn't close the game application yet, they start a new game from the beginning of the level where they lost. (for instance, if the player loses at the level 4, they will start a new game at the level 4 rather than 1) This contradicts the in-game description and game over screen, which indicate that the player was supposed to start from the beginning.
* When the player leaves the trivia (by clicking on the return arrow at the top left) and then opens the trivia again without closing the game application, this happens:
** The game remembers the current level and number of correct answers, as if the player didn't leave.
** The Poké Ball meter resets and the game forgets the number of wrong answers. (Therefore, it's possible to get infinite chances by repeatedly leaving and returning to the trivia.)
** The current question is replaced by another question from the same level. (This is usable in case the player does not know the answer; they can answer another question instead.)

==Blurb==
Test your knowledge of Pokémon by clicking on the image that correctly answers the trivia question. Try to answer all the questions in each level. If you get an answer wrong, you lose a level in your Poké Ball meter. If you lose them all, you have to start again. Win all 5 levels to get a piece of your Pokémon Masters Poster!

==List of questions==
The questions below are exactly as they appear in the game. Some are written in an unusual way, such as lowercase "route 101" instead of "Route 101", and evolution by "swapping records" when the question is about evolution by trade.

===Level 1===
* Question 1
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon attacked [[Professor Birch]] along [[Hoenn Route 101|route 101]]?|Poochyena|Zigzagoon|Aron}}

* Question 2
{{PMA trivia|q={{p|Treecko}} uses a {{m|Mega Drain}} attack. Which Pokémon does it [[Type#Type effectiveness|affect]] the least?|Torchic|Nosepass|Sandshrew}}

* Question 3
{{PMA trivia|q={{p|Mudkip}} evolves into {{p|Marshtomp}}. Which of the following Pokémon is the same [[Type]] as Marshtomp?|Whiscash|Corsola|Lombre}}

* Question 4
{{PMA trivia|q=When this Pokémon reaches [[level]] 7 it [[evolution|evolves]] into [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|one of two Pokémon]].|Wurmple|Makuhita|Whismur}}

* Question 5
{{PMA trivia|q=You can [[trade]] Pokémon with your friends at [[Pokémon Center]]s. Which one of these Pokémon evolves through trading?|Machoke|Marill|Silcoon}}

* Question 6
{{PMA trivia|q=Of the 3 following Pokémon, which one levels up the quickest?|Taillow|Lotad|Shroomish}}

* Question 7
{{PMA trivia|q=There are some Pokémon that change type when they evolve.  Which of these Pokémon does that?|Staryu|Psyduck|Natu}}

* Question 8
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon [[weight|weighs]] the most?|Cascoon|Silcoon|Lotad}}

* Question 9
{{PMA trivia|q=Which one of these Pokémon learns {{m|Mega Drain}} if it levels up without evolving?|Lotad|Seedot|Cacnea}}

* Question 10
{{PMA trivia|q=Of these 3, which Pokémon levels up the {{DL|Statistic|Speed|slowest}}?|Numel|Tentacool|Aron}}

===Level 2===
* Question 1
{{PMA trivia|q=One of these Pokémon is a different [[type]] than the others - can you guess which one?|Minun|Delcatty|Spinda}}

* Question 2
{{PMA trivia|q=Of the following three Pokémon, which is the [[height|shortest]]?|Roselia|Ralts|Whismur}}

* Question 3
{{PMA trivia|q=Of the following three Pokémon, which does not [[evolution|evolve]]?|Chimecho|Anorith|Meditite}}

* Question 4
{{PMA trivia|q=The three Pokémon below are all {{t|Grass}} Type Pokémon. Which of them is also {{t|Dark}} Type?|Cacturne|Tropius|Vileplume}}

* Question 5
{{PMA trivia|q=When it evolves, by [[trade|swapping records]], this Pokémon changes its Type.|Seadra|Sealeo|Vulpix}}

* Question 6
{{PMA trivia|q=Its voice is usually quiet as a whisper, but as danger approaches, it gets so loud that it can cause headaches.  Who is it?|Whismur|Ralts|Mudkip}}

* Question 7
{{PMA trivia|q=Evolving Pokémon is one of the fastest ways to complete your [[Pokédex]].  Which of the following 3 does not evolve?|Minun|Spoink|Snorunt}}

* Question 8
{{PMA trivia|q=The following Pokémon evolve with [[friendship]].  Can you find the exception?|Wynaut|Pichu|Azurill}}

* Question 9
{{PMA trivia|q=One of these Pokémon can use {{m|Rock Smash}} to clear away [[breakable rock|rocks]] that are blocking the road.  Which is it?|Magcargo|Magneton|Grumpig}}

* Question 10
{{PMA trivia|q=Which one of these Pokémon evolved during a trade?|Golem|Metagross|Aggron}}

===Level 3===
* Question 1
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon can't you [[caught Pokémon|catch]] with the [[Good Rod]]?|Whiscash|Barboach|Corphish}}

* Question 2
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon will [[evolution|evolve]] without the use of an [[evolutionary stone|evolution stone]]?|Electrike|Lombre|Nuzleaf}}

* Question 3
{{PMA trivia|q=Of the following three Pokémon, which is the [[weight|heaviest]]?|Hariyama|Makuhita|Torkoal}}

* Question 4
{{PMA trivia|q=It's [[rain|raining]] in the middle of a battle. Whose will to fight will increase?|Marill|Aron|Numel}}

* Question 5
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon doesn't have the {{a|Thick Fat}} special ability?|Whiscash|Spoink|Sealeo}}

* Question 6
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of the following Pokémon was originally told how beautiful it was?|Milotic|Latias|Gorebyss}}

* Question 7
{{PMA trivia|q=Inside which Pokémon's belly is 1200F~ magma boiling?|Numel|Torkoal|Slugma}}

* Question 8
{{PMA trivia|q=A {{OBP|sandstorm|weather condition}} is brewing in the middle of a [[desert]] battle.  Who receives [[damage]]?|Hariyama|Sandshrew|Rhyhorn}}

* Question 9
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon doesn't belong to [[Maxie|the leader]] of [[Team Magma]]?|Lairon|Golbat|Camerupt}}

* Question 10
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon won't you encounter without the [[Go-Goggles|go-goggles]]?|Trapinch|Lunatone|Heracross}}

===Level 4===
* Question 1
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of the following Pokémon could be [[caught Pokémon|caught]] with a [[Safari Ball]]?|Wobbuffet|Grovyle|Marshtomp}}
* Question 2
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon cannot be caught in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby]]?|Lotad|Groudon|Latios}}
* Question 3
{{PMA trivia|q=Of the following three Pokémon, which is the [[weight|heaviest]]?|Metagross|Wailord|Aggron}}
* Question 4
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of the following Pokémon isn't used by [[Gym Leader]] [[Winona]]?|Shiftry|Altaria|Pelipper}}
* Question 5
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of the following Pokémon is printed on [[Glitter Mail]]?|Pikachu|Bellossom|Clamperl}}
* Question 6
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon is strong against Gym Leader Winona's {{p|Skarmory}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, and {{p|Swellow}}?|Minun|Hariyama|Donphan}}
* Question 7
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon levels up and evolves as its [[Beautiful (condition)|Beauty condition]] rises?|Feebas|Meditite|Igglybuff}}
* Question 8
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon cannot be caught in the {{ho|Safari Zone}}?|Staryu|Pinsir|Heracross}}
* Question 9
{{PMA trivia|q=The [[Root Fossil|root fossil]] that you find in [[Hoenn Route 111|the desert]] can be brought back to life as what Pokémon?|Lileep|Cacnea|Anorith}}
* Question 10
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon can't learn a single [[HM]]?|Golbat|Duskull|Barboach}}

===Level 5===
* Question 1
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon cannot be caught by {{m|dive|diving}} [[underwater|under water]]?|Horsea|Chinchou|Relicanth}}
* Question 2
{{PMA trivia|q=One of these Pokémon does not have the {{a|Clear Body}} special [[ability]]. Which is it?|Solrock|Regirock|Regice}}
* Question 3
{{PMA trivia|q=Earthquakes and tsunamis occur when this Pokémon is seen, so it's also known as the disaster Pokémon.|Absol|Glalie|Metagross}}
* Question 4
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon can't you [[caught Pokémon|catch]] unless you have a [[Poké Ball]] and less than 5 Pokémon in your [[party]]?|Shedinja|Sableye|Shelgon}}
* Question 5
{{PMA trivia|q=All of these Pokémon except one change into {{t|Dragon}} Type when they [[evolution|evolve]]. Which is the exception?|Magikarp|Swablu|Seadra}}
* Question 6
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon has the {{a|Swift Swim}} ability, which doubles their agility in the [[rain]]?|Huntail|Whiscash|Snorunt}}
* Question 7
{{PMA trivia|q=There was a {{t|Poison}} Type attack.  Which Pokémon did the attack not [[Type#Type effectiveness|affect]] at all?|Mawile|Gardevoir|Bellossom}}
* Question 8
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon changes form depending on the weather.|Castform|Roselia|Grovyle}}
* Question 9
{{PMA trivia|q=Which of these Pokémon evolved by using a [[Leaf Stone|leafstone]]?|Shiftry|Ludicolo|Bellossom}}
* Question 10
{{PMA trivia|q={{p|Machop}} uses its {{m|Karate Chop}} attack!  Which of the following receives no [[damage]]?|Sableye|Snorunt|Graveler}}

===Level 6===
* Question 1
{{PMA trivia|q=Which Pokémon senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head?|Ralts|Trapinch|Sandslash}}
* Question 2
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon can read the future.|Gardevoir|Seviper|Cradily}}
* Question 3
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon is so fast that it cannot be seen, even while its crying can be clearly heard.|Ninjask|Luvdisc|Seadra}}
* Question 4
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon will keep getting up and attacking its foe however many times it is knocked down.|Makuhita|Walrein|Girafarig}}
* Question 5
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon stores electricity in its long body hair.|Electrike|Wigglytuff|Milotic}}
* Question 6
{{PMA trivia|q=Every time this Pokémon appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave.|Absol|Phanpy|Regirock}}
* Question 7
{{PMA trivia|q=Instead of blood, a powerful magnetic force courses throughout this Pokémon's body.|Beldum|Natu|Girafarig}}
* Question 8
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon rides updrafts rising from the sea by extending its long and narrow wings to glide.|Wingull|Beautifly|Dustox}}
* Question 9
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon lives underground. It uses its sharp claws to carve the roots of trees and absorb moisture and nutrients.|Nincada|Baltoy|Anorith}}
* Question 10
{{PMA trivia|q=This Pokémon can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside.|Sharpedo|Wailord|Huntail}}

==Trivia==
===Errors===
* The level 3, question 7 states that {{p|Numel}}'s belly contains "1200F~ magma boiling". This contradicts the Pokédex, which states the correct temperature is 2,200 degrees F, or 1,200 degrees C.
* The level 4, question 7 states that {{p|Feebas}} "levels up and evolves as its Beauty condition rises". In reality, Feebas's Beauty does not affect its level. This may be a wording mistake from the fact that Feebas with maximum friendship is able to evolve when it levels up.
* The level 5, question 4 states that the player can't catch {{p|Shedinja}} without a [[Poké Ball]]. When Pokémon Masters Arena was released in 2004, the Poké Ball was not required to make Shedinja appear when {{p|Nincada}} evolves into {{p|Ninjask}}. This game predates the [[Generation IV]], which added the requirement of having a Poké Ball to make Shedinja appear.
* The level 5, question 6 states that {{a|Swift Swim}} doubles a Pokémon's "agility", but the correct stat doubled is {{DL|Statistic|Speed}}.

===Outdated information===
* The level 1, question 1 asks which Pokémon attacked [[Professor Birch]]. The correct answer is {{p|Poochyena}}, which is the case in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. However, {{p|Zigzagoon}} is listed as one of the wrong answers in the trivia due to the fact that Pokémon Masters Arena predates {{game|Emerald}}, in which {{p|Zigzagoon}} attacks Professor Birch instead of Poochyena.
* The level 4, question 10 states that {{p|Golbat}} can't learn any [[HM]]. This was true when Pokémon Masters Arena was released, but Golbat has been able to learn {{m|Fly}} since the [[Generation IV]].

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