Poké Problem
Poké Problem (Japanese: ポケもんだい Pokémondai) is a question-and-answer segment in the anime's Sun & Moon series, replacing Poké TV of the XY&Z arc of the XY series. As opposed to previous segments of this format, the Poké Problem is presented in two parts; the question at the very beginning of the episode, before the cold opening, and the answer at the very end, after the credits.
Introduced in SM003, each Poké Problem is typically hosted by a student or staff member of the Pokémon School, or at other times, another main or recurring character, who presents the question and reminds the viewer to stay tuned to find out the answer. The question relates to a highlight or fact revealed in the episode itself. Sometimes, the host or hostess reads the answers and their corresponding colors aloud as well. At the end of the episode, the host reveals the answer and reviews it. Like in Poké TV, an extra scene will play after the review.
List of Poké Problem segments
The correct answers are in bold.
Episode | Host | Problem | Choices | Question | Image | Extra Scene | |
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SM003 | Samson Oak | "Which appliance will Rotom enter in this episode?" | A washing machine | A Pokédex | |||
A fan | A refrigerator | ||||||
SM004 | Mallow | "In today's episode, which of these Pokémon will Ash catch?" | Popplio |
Litten |
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Rowlet |
Mimikyu | ||||||
SM005 | Lana | "What type is the cutie pie known as Popplio?" | Water |
Fire |
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Grass |
Electric | ||||||
SM006 | Sophocles | "What's the kind of place I'm afraid of?" | High places | Crowds | |||
Forest lakes | Dark places | ||||||
SM007 | Professor Kukui | "In today's episode, which Pokémon will Ash try to catch?" | Bewear |
Litten |
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Pikipek |
Tapu Koko | ||||||
SM008 | Lillie | "Which Pokémon comes to visit at my house?" | Butterfree |
Bewear |
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Comfey |
Tapu Koko | ||||||
SM009 | Ash | "What's the natural enemy of the Rattata who will appear in today's episode?" | Pikipek |
Alolan Exeggutor |
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Yungoos |
Meowth | ||||||
SM010 | Hala | "What do you get if you pass my grand trial?" | Waterium Z |
Firium Z |
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Fightinium Z |
Electrium Z | ||||||
SM011 | Kiawe | "What's the thing my home's ranch is famous for?" | Malasada Doughnuts | Alola Pancakes | |||
Combee's Honey | Ice Cream | ||||||
SM012 | James | "What Pokémon will become a companion of Team Rocket in this episode?" | Mareanie |
Litten |
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Crabrawler |
Pikachu | ||||||
SM013 | Samson Oak | "What Pokémon do you think will win the Pokémon Pancake Race?" | Bewear |
Pikachu |
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Komala |
Raichu | ||||||
SM014 | Lillie | "What name do I give the Vulpix that hatched from the Egg?" | Koron コロン |
Shiron シロン |
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Maron マロン |
Konro コンロ | ||||||
SM015 | Professor Kukui | "Which new Pokémon will Ash catch in today's episode?" | Pikipek |
Litten |
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Grubbin |
Rockruff | ||||||
SM016 | Meowth | "Which of these is the detestable Pokémon that gets in our way in today's episode?" | Turtonator |
Litten |
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Togedemaru |
Tapu Koko | ||||||
SM017 | Rotom | "Which of these locations do I not visit in today's episode?" | Shopping Mall | Alola TV | |||
Staff Room | Principal's Room | ||||||
SM018 | Mallow | "Which of these Oricorio will drink from the Yellow Nectar?" | Oricorio (Sensu Style) |
Oricorio (Baile Style) |
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Oricorio (Pa'u Style) |
Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style) | ||||||
SM019 | Professor Kukui | "Who does Ash visit in today's episode?" | Lana | Kiawe | |||
Mallow | Sophocles | ||||||
SM020 | Ash | "Which Pokémon attempts to steal Ash's backpack in today's episode?" | Wimpod |
Crabrawler |
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Alolan Exeggutor |
Cutiefly | ||||||
SM021 | Professor Kukui | "What place does Ash take Stoutland in today's episode?" | Shopping Mall | Pokémon Center | |||
Old Residence | Alola TV | ||||||
SM022 | Kiawe | "What Pokémon evolves in today's episode?" | Popplio |
Litten |
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Rowlet |
Sandygast | ||||||
SM023 | Sophocles | "Which Pokémon admires the Dugtrio in today's episode?" | Rockruff |
Litten |
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Alolan Diglett |
Togedemaru | ||||||
SM024 | Samson Oak | "Who visits the Pokémon School?" | Ash's mother | Kiawe's mother | |||
Mallow's father | Team Rocket | ||||||
SM025 | James | "What Totem Pokémon will appear in today's episode?" | Gumshoos |
Alolan Raticate |
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Toucannon |
Bewear | ||||||
SM026 | Sophocles | "What do I get frightened over in today's episode?" | A blackout | Togedemaru leaving | |||
Dieting | Moving | ||||||
SM027 | Rotom | "Whose older brother appears in this episode?" | Lillie | Kiawe | |||
Mallow | Sophocles | ||||||
SM028 | Professor Kukui | "What sport will appear in today's episode?" | PokéSoccer | PokéRugby | |||
Pokémon Base | Poké-Ping Pong | ||||||
SM029 | Lana | "Which Pokémon scares us in today's episode?" | Gastly |
Morelull |
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Haunter |
Mimikyu | ||||||
SM030 | Lillie | "Which partner Pokémon do I take care of in today's episode? | Rockruff |
Clefairy |
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Rowlet |
Pikachu | ||||||
SM031 | Mallow | "Which transportation method do we use in today's episode to reach Akala Island?" | Airplane | Tractor | |||
Cruiser | Ride Pokémon | ||||||
SM032 | Ash | "What Pokemon will I attempt to catch in today's episode?" | Alolan Geodude |
Alolan Rattata |
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Alolan Exeggutor |
Alolan Muk | ||||||
SM033 | Lana | "What Pokemon do I battle in today's episode?" | / School Form Wishiwashi |
Palossand |
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Bewear |
Gumshoos | ||||||
SM034 | Kiawe | "What Pokemon does Turtonator fight in this episode?" | Salandit |
Alolan Marowak |
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Growlithe |
Magmar | ||||||
SM035 | Mallow | "What is the Totem Pokémon that appears in today's episode?" | Wishiwashi |
Tapu Lele |
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Lurantis |
Gumshoos | ||||||
SM036 | Professor Kukui | "Which Pokémon does Olivia out to battle along with Lycanroc in today's episode?" | Alolan Geodude |
Boldore |
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Tapu Lele |
Probopass | ||||||
SM037 | Professor Kukui | "Which Pokémon evolves in today's episode?" | Popplio |
Litten |
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Rockruff |
Rowlet | ||||||
SM038 | Jessie | "Which Pokémon takes my malasadas in this episode?" | Murkrow |
Twerp | |||
Rowlet |
Meowth | ||||||
SM039 | Melemele Island's Nurse Joy |
"Which Pokémon does Mallow come across in the forest?" | Lurantis |
Oranguru |
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Toucannon |
Tapu Koko | ||||||
SM040 | Lana | "What is the Pokémon that becomes Popplio's teacher?" | Brionne |
Tapu Lele |
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Lapras |
Milotic | ||||||
SM041 | Sophocles | "What is my Charjabug's Nature?" | Calm | Timid | |||
Gentle | Mild | ||||||
SM042 | Ash | "Where do we travel to in today's episode?" | Kalos | Johto | |||
Kanto | Unova | ||||||
SM043 | Ash | "Which Pokémon will Pikachu fight in today's episode?" | Starmie |
Gyarados |
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Goldeen |
Psyduck | ||||||
SM044 | Lillie | "What is the name of my mother that will appear in today's episode?" | Lusamine | Wicke | |||
Burnet | Olivia | ||||||
SM045 | Rotom | "What move does Nebby use in today's episode?" | Bubble Beam | Flamethrower | |||
Leafage | Teleport | ||||||
SM046 | Kiawe | "Which Pokémon causes trouble in today's episode?" | Corsola |
Ditto |
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Pikipek |
Comfey | ||||||
SM047 | Ash | "Where does Nebby teleport me to in today's episode?" | Pokémon School | Lillie's house | |||
Ten Carat Hill | Sophocles's house | ||||||
SM048 | Rotom | "Which house does the sleepover party take place?" | Professor Kukui's house | Kiawe's house | |||
Lana's house | Sophocles's house | ||||||
SM049 | James | "Which one of these Pokémon does old man Faba use in today's episode?" | Kyogre |
Hypno |
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Lunala |
Tapu Koko | ||||||
SM050 | Rotom | "Which of these activities do Ash and the others perform at the Pokémon School this episode?" | Pokémon Base | Trampoline | |||
Poké Soccer | Jump rope | ||||||
SM051 | Hala | "Ash and the others go to a certain place this episode. Where is it?" | Akala Island | Shopping Mall | |||
Altar of the Sunne | The Kanto region | ||||||
SM052 | Meowth | "Protokoffing evolves in today's episode! What does it become?" | Weezing |
Solgaleo |
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Lunala |
Koffing | ||||||
SM053 | Rotom | "Ash and the others enter the Ultra Beasts' world in today's episode. Who's the first to battle there?" | Kiawe | Ash | |||
Gladion | Lana | ||||||
SM054 | Ash | "What Z-Move does Pikachu use in today's episode to save Lillie's mom?" | 10,000 Volts | 100,000 Volts | |||
1,000,000 Volts | 10,000,000 Volts | ||||||
SM055 | Mallow | "Which one of these surprises happens in today's episode?" | Lillie running away from home | Kiawe's birthday | |||
Professor Kukui's wedding | Sophocles moving | ||||||
SM056 | Sophocles | "Which one of these Pokémon becomes Komala's greatest rival in today's episode?" | Jigglypuff |
Abra |
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Grimer |
Kangaskhan | ||||||
SM057 | Rotom | "Something unbelievable happens to me in this episode. What happens?" | Eaten by Munchlax | Ejected from the Pokédex | |||
Being burned by Litten | Being put to sleep by Jigglypuff | ||||||
SM058 | Jessie | "What tragedy befalls James in today's episode?" | Fired by Team Rocket | Eaten by a Wishiwashi | |||
Captured by Officer Jenny | Mareanie runs away | ||||||
SM059 | Lana | "What nickname did I give Mallow when we were younger?" | Miss Aina Cafeteria | Maomao | |||
Maorin | Chatterbox | ||||||
SM060 | Lillie | "In today's episode, a competition known as the PokéSled Jump Tournament is held. Who'll be the winner?" | Lillie | Kiawe | |||
Hala | Ash | ||||||
SM061 | Rotom | "Which of these Balls is used to catch Ultra Beasts in today's episode?" | Dusk Ball |
Beast Ball |
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Safari Ball |
Master Ball | ||||||
SM062 | Meowth | "My rival appears in this episode. Who is it?" | Alolan Persian |
Alolan Raticate |
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Alolan Ninetales |
Alolan Meowth | ||||||
SM063 | Ash | "Who's the Masked Royal's partner Pokémon in today's episode?" | Primarina |
Incineroar |
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Decidueye |
Machamp | ||||||
SM064 | Melemele Island's Nurse Joy |
"The Passimian of Melemele Island feature in today's episode. What is their team name?" | Blue Oceans |
Red Buns |
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Melemele Greens |
Yellow Socks | ||||||
SM065 | Lillie | "Which of these is the Pokémon that Ilima has with him, featuring in today's episode?" | Eevee |
Buizel |
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Xerneas |
Seaking | ||||||
SM066 | Kiawe | "What is the sport played in the tournament that Ilima participates in in today's episode?" | Poké-Soccer | Poké-Rugby | |||
Pokémon Base | Poké-Ping Pong | ||||||
SM067 | Professor Burnet | "What is the name of the Ultra Beast that appears in today's episode?" | Babanomu ババノム |
Bibinomu ビビノム |
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Bubunomu ブブノム |
Bevenom ベベノム | ||||||
SM068 | Melemele Island's Nurse Joy |
"Which of these Pokémon helps me in today's episode?" | Zubat |
Comfey |
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Salandit |
Garbodor | ||||||
SM069 | Sophocles | "Where is the Ultra Beast that features in today's episode?" | The ocean floor | The flower field | |||
The bamboo grove | The city | ||||||
SM070 | Kiawe | "What Pokémon does the Officer Jenny featured in today's episode have as a partner?" | Granbull |
Growlithe |
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Arcanine |
Manectric | ||||||
SM071 | Professor Kukui | "Which of these Pokémon takes a shine to Lana in today episode?" | Dewpider |
Pikipek |
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Surskit |
Sharpedo | ||||||
SM072 | Mallow | "Which of these Pokémon is my brother's partner, and is featured in today's episode?" | Shellder |
Swirlix |
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Slurpuff |
Lickitung | ||||||
SM073 | Jessie | "The Pokémon that steals our Darkinium Z in today's episode…?" | Murkrow |
Gengar |
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Wimpod |
Alolan Meowth | ||||||
SM074 | Ash | "The Pokémon the Island Kahuna sends out in today's episode is...?" | Sableye |
Absol |
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Honchkrow |
Krookodile | ||||||
SM075 | Rotom | "What Pokémon does Lycanroc battle in today's episode?" | Tapu Fini |
Tapu Bulu |
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Tapu Lele |
Tapu Koko | ||||||
SM076 | James | "Which one of Team Rocket's Pokemon uses a Z-Move in today's episode?" | Mareanie |
Meowth |
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Wobbuffet |
Mimikyu | ||||||
SM077 | Ash | "Which one of these is the final Pokémon Nanu sends out in today's episode?" | Sableye |
Mimikins |
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Alolan Persian |
Krookodile | ||||||
SM078 | Professor Burnet | "Which island do the Ultra Guardians visit for their mission in today's episode?" | Melemele Island | Akala Island | |||
Ula'ula Island | Poni Island | ||||||
SM079 | Professor Kukui | "Where does the group go in today's episode?" | Hokulani Observatory | Wela Volcano | |||
Kanto | Haina Desert | ||||||
SM080 | Lillie | "Which of these Pokémon do we help in today's episode?" | Alolan Ninetales |
Alolan Persian |
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Alolan Exeggutor |
Alolan Sandshrew | ||||||
SM081 | Professor Burnet | "Who tag teams with the Masked Royal in today's episode?" | Ash | Kiawe | |||
Mallow | Sophocles | ||||||
SM082 | Mallow | "What kind of strange lesson took place in today's episode?" | PokéChorus | PokéMarathon | |||
Pokémon Dance | PokéPommel Horse | ||||||
SM083 | Sophocles | "Who is the guest in today's episode?" | Master fisherman | Burnet | |||
Faba | Hala | ||||||
SM084 | Ash | "Who is the Pokémon that understands Poipole's feelings in today's episode?" | Wobbuffet |
Jigglypuff |
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Rowlet |
Ribombee | ||||||
SM085 | Kiawe | "What place does the Ultra Beast first appear?" | Pokémon School | Shopping Mall | |||
Pokémon Center | Alola TV | ||||||
SM086 | Mallow | "Which one sees my Ride Pokémon Flygon as a rival in today's episode?" | Altaria |
Garchomp |
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Dragonair |
Metang | ||||||
SM087 | Lillie | "Which Pokémon comes out of an Ultra Wormhole in today's episode?" | Lunala |
Buzzwole |
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Celesteela |
Stakataka | ||||||
SM088 | Meowth | "Who leads the special Team Rocket force that appears in today's episode?" | Giovanni | Matori | |||
Jessie and James | Persian | ||||||
SM089 | Rotom | "One of Poipole's kind appears in today's episiode. Which one is it?" | Naganadel |
Ariados |
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Tapu Fini |
Lunala | ||||||
SM090 | Professor Burnet | "The Pokémon that we call the "Blinding One" is...?" | Lunala |
Bewear |
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Necrozma |
Solgaleo | ||||||
SM091 | Kiawe | "What's the name of the Pikachu-loving lady who appears in this episode?" | Pīkara ピーカラ |
Pikkara ピッカラ |
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Pinkara ピンカラ |
Pikala ピカーラ | ||||||
SM092 | James | "Who is the real identity of the fake Masked Royal who appears in today's episode? | Burnet | Ash | |||
Faba | James | ||||||
SM093 | Sophocles | "Who wrote the play's script in today's episode?" | Principal Oak | Rotom Pokédex | |||
Lillie | Hobbes | ||||||
SM094 | Lana | "What do we host at the Pokémon School today?" | Swimming competition | Free market | |||
Haunted house | Film screening | ||||||
SM095 | Kiawe | "What is the evolved form of the Alolan Graveler that appeared in today's episode?" | Hiker A |
Hiker B |
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Hiker C |
Alolan Golem | ||||||
SM096 | Jessie | "The Pokémon that grabs on to me in today's episode is...?" | Boldore |
Stufful |
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Whimsicott |
Sandile | ||||||
SM097 | Ash | "What is Hau's partner Pokémon that appears today?" | Zubat |
Salandit |
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Dartrix |
Garbodor | ||||||
SM098 | Rotom | "Who is the opponent that I will be fighting against in today's episode?" | Ash | Kiawe | |||
Rowlet |
Pikachu | ||||||
SM099 | Lana | "Who is the Pokémon that Popplio helps in today's episode?" | Mantine |
Alolan Persian |
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Furfrou |
Eevee | ||||||
SM100 | Ash | "A rare Pokémon appears in today's episode. What is it?" | Marshadow |
Solgaleo |
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Poipole |
Zeraora | ||||||
SM101 | Ash | "What "king" Pokémon do we battle in today's episode?" | ケッキング Kekking |
コイキング Koiking |
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アクジキング Akuziking |
ニドキング Nidoking | ||||||
SM102 | Lana | "What Ride Pokémon do we ride in today's episode?" | Mantine |
Sharpedo |
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Lapras |
Pyukumuku | ||||||
SM103 | Kiawe | "What is the wild Pokémon that came to our ranch in today's episode?" | Growlithe |
Kangaskhan |
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Garchomp |
Seismitoad | ||||||
SM104 | Poni Island's Nurse Joy |
"Where does everybody go in today's episode?" | Akala Island | Ula'ula Island | |||
Poni Island | Aether Paradise | ||||||
SM105 | Lillie | "Who is the opponent that battles Ash in today's episode?" | Gladion | Joy | |||
Hapu | Ida | ||||||
SM106 | Sophocles | "Which of these Pokémon will evolve from Charjabug in today's episode?" | Vikavolt |
Heracross |
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Pinsir |
Stakataka | ||||||
SM107 | Kiawe | "Which one do I battle in today's episode?" | Tapu Koko |
Tapu Lele |
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Tapu Bulu |
Tapu Fini | ||||||
SM108 | Mallow | "Where do we spend the night in today's episode?" | The ship at the port | Pokémon Center | |||
Hapu's house | Altar of the Sunne | ||||||
SM109 | Ash | "Which Pokémon do I use in Hapu's grand trial in today's episode?" | Lycanroc |
Torracat |
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Rowlet |
Pikachu | ||||||
SM110 | Professor Kukui | "Which sport do we play in today's episode?" | PokéGolf | Poké-Ping Pong | |||
PokéSoccer | PokéRugby | ||||||
SM111 | Meowth | "What did I keep hidden in the refrigerator in today's episode?" | Limited Alolan Ice Cream | Pudding à la mode | |||
Lum Berry Juice | Fluffy Kakigōri | ||||||
SM112 | Professor Burnet | "The type of the new Pokémon in today's episode is...?" | Flying |
Ground |
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Psychic |
Steel | ||||||
SM113 | Lana | "Where do we go in today's episode?" | Paradise Resort | Kiawe's family ranch | |||
Alola TV | Poipole's world | ||||||
SM114 | Hala | "Which Ultra Beast appears in today's episode?" | Pheromosa |
Buzzwole |
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Celesteela |
Stakataka | ||||||
SM115 | Professor Kukui | "The boss of Team Skull who appears in today's episode is...?" | Rapp | Plumeria | |||
Nanu | Guzma | ||||||
SM116 | Lillie | "Which one of these do I meet in today's episode?" | Diancie |
Volcanion |
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Magearna |
Hoopa | ||||||
SM117 | Mallow | "The place we go in today's episode is...?" | Hokulani Observatory | Malie City | |||
Ten Carat Hill | Altar of the Sunne | ||||||
SM118 | Kiawe | "Who are the ones who battle the Gym Leader in today's episode?" | Lana and Ash | Kiawe and Ash | |||
Mallow and Kiawe | Sophocles and Lillie | ||||||
SM119 | Sophocles | "I participate in a certain competition in today's episode. What do I get in it?" | Buginium Z | A year's supply of Malasadas | |||
Vikavolt merchandise | Silver medal | ||||||
SM120 | Lana | "Which of these Pokémon do I reel in in today's episode?" | Kyogre |
Buizel |
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Phione |
Manaphy | ||||||
SM121 | Meowth | "What does the green twerpette get in today's episode?" | Tiny Mushrooms |
Tamato Berry |
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Grassium Z |
Corsola branch | ||||||
SM122 | Jessie | "Who comes to Alola in today's episode?" | Giovanni | Matori | |||
Brock | Misty | ||||||
SM123 | Sophocles | "The Pokémon that attacks us in today's episode is...?" | Crabrawler |
Clawitzer |
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Kingler |
Crawdaunt | ||||||
SM124 | Professor Burnet | "The Ultra Beast that appears in today's episode is...?" | Kartana |
Buzzwole |
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Celesteela |
Guzzlord | ||||||
SM125 | Ash | "Which Totem Pokémon appears in today's episode?" | Wishiwashi |
Trevenant |
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Lurantis |
Gumshoos | ||||||
SM126 | Rotom | "Which Ride Pokémon do Pikachu and the others ride in today's episode?" | Lapras |
Stoutland |
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Garchomp |
Tauros | ||||||
SM127 | Professor Burnet | "The Pokémon which Gladion is searching for in this episode is...?" | Suicune |
Entei |
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Zoroark |
Raikou | ||||||
SM128 | Professor Kukui | "Where will the Alola League be held?" | Viren Stadium | Mount Lanakila | |||
Aether Paradise | Manalo Stadium |
Trivia
- In SM003, all the provided choices are all electronics Rotom are known to inhabit.
- The first airings of episodes with promotions, one-hour specials, and episodes that are being shown during the promotion of the movie specials do not include this segment for that episode. However, these segments were included in airings on other stations that aired the episode in delay, reruns on cable networks such as Kids Station, and VOD services (such as Amazon Video and Hulu).
- Viewers could answer the Poké Problem with their remotes during the airing of SM003 and SM004, which aired as a one-hour special, to take part in a lottery of five Pokémon Z-Ring and Z-Crystal Special Sets. During the airing of SM009 viewers could take part in a lottery of ten MonCollé GET Monster Balls Filled With Voices and MonCollé GET Pikachu figures.
- In SM099, the beginning of the problem shows Sandy in its original hairstyle, and after the end of the episode, it changes to the new hairstyle given to it by Lana.
- In SM100, Ash doesn't give much information on Zeraora, due to the fact that in the episode, he has become separated from Rotom.
- In SM101, the Magikarp shown was one of the options in the Poké Problem is animated as flopping about.
- In SM107 and SM109, the options that are shown as options have a colored background representing the options of their specific color.
- In addition, in the former episode, the guardian deities are shown inside their shells at the start of the episode, while at the end of the episode, three of them are seen out of their shells.
- In SM111, the final option for the question in is a pun on Kakigōri, a Japanese desert, with Kiawe's Japanese name being used in place of the hiragana characters for "Kaki".
- In SM116, all the provided choices are Mythical Pokémon that starred in movies in the XY series.
- In SM127, all the provided choices were all some of the featured Pokémon in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
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See also
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