Poké Problem

Poké Problem (Japanese: ポケもんだい Pokémondai) is a question-and-answer segment in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, replacing Poké TV of the XY&Z arc of Pokémon the Series: XY. 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.

Lana at the beginning of the segment

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.

When episodes have promotions, are part of one-hour specials, or include movie promotions specials, the segment is omitted. However, the episode will have its Poké Problem included when the episodes subsequently air off-network in delay, or in reruns on Kids Station, and VOD services (such as Prime Video and Hulu).

List of Poké Problem segments

The correct answers are in bold.

Episode Host Problem Choices Question Image Extra Scene
SM003 Samson Oak "Which appliance will Rotom enter in this episode?" A washing machine A Pokédex Poké Problem question SM003.png Poké Problem SM003.png Poké Problem extra scene SM003.png
A fan A refrigerator
SM004 Mallow "In today's episode, which of these Pokémon will Ash catch?" Popplio
Popplio
Litten
Litten
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Rowlet
Rowlet
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
SM005 Lana "What type is the cutie pie known as Popplio?" Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png
Water
Dream Firium Z Sprite.png
Fire
Poké Problem question SM005.png Poké Problem SM005.png Poké Problem extra scene SM005.png
Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png
Grass
Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png
Electric
SM006 Sophocles "What's the kind of place I'm afraid of?" High places Crowds Poké Problem question SM006.png Poké Problem SM006.png Poké Problem extra scene SM006.png
Forest lakes Dark places
SM007 Professor Kukui "In today's episode, which Pokémon will Ash try to catch?" Bewear
Bewear
Litten
Litten
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Pikipek
Pikipek
Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
SM008 Lillie "Which Pokémon comes to visit at my house?" Butterfree
Butterfree
Bewear
Bewear
Poké Problem question SM008.png Poké Problem SM008.png Poké Problem extra scene SM008.png
Comfey
Comfey
Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
SM009 Ash "What's the natural enemy of the Rattata who will appear in today's episode?" Pikipek
Pikipek
Exeggutor
Alolan Exeggutor
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Yungoos
Yungoos
Meowth
Meowth
SM010 Hala "What do you get if you pass my grand trial?" Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png
Waterium Z
Dream Firium Z Sprite.png
Firium Z
Poké Problem question SM010.png Poké Problem SM010.png Poké Problem extra scene SM010.png
Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png
Fightinium Z
Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png
Electrium Z
SM011 Kiawe "What's the thing my home's ranch is famous for?" Malasada Doughnuts Alola Pancakes Poké Problem question SM011.png Poké Problem SM011.png Poké Problem extra scene SM011.png
Combee's Honey Ice Cream
SM012 James "What Pokémon will become a companion of Team Rocket in this episode?" Mareanie
Mareanie
Litten
Litten
Poké Problem question SM012.png Poké Problem SM012.png Poké Problem extra scene SM012.png
Crabrawler
Crabrawler
Pikachu
Pikachu
SM013 Samson Oak "What Pokémon do you think will win the Pokémon Pancake Race?" Bewear
Bewear
Pikachu
Pikachu
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Komala
Komala
Raichu
Raichu
SM014 Lillie "What name do I give the Vulpix that hatched from the Egg?" Koron
コロン
Shiron
シロン
Poké Problem question SM014.png Poké Problem SM014.png Poké Problem extra scene SM014.png
Maron
マロン
Konro
コンロ
SM015 Professor Kukui "Which new Pokémon will Ash catch in today's episode?" Pikipek
Pikipek
Litten
Litten
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Grubbin
Grubbin
Rockruff
Rockruff
SM016 Meowth "Which of these is the detestable Pokémon that gets in our way in today's episode?" Turtonator
Turtonator
Litten
Litten
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Togedemaru
Togedemaru
Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
SM017 Rotom "Which of these locations do I not visit in today's episode?" Shopping Mall Alola TV Poké Problem question SM017.png Poké Problem SM017.png Poké Problem extra scene SM017.png
Staff Room Principal's Room
SM018 Mallow "Which of these Oricorio will drink from the Yellow Nectar?" Oricorio
Oricorio (Sensu Style)
Oricorio
Oricorio (Baile Style)
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Oricorio
Oricorio (Pa'u Style)
Oricorio
Oricorio (Pom-Pom Style)
SM019 Professor Kukui "Who does Ash visit in today's episode?" Lana Kiawe Poké Problem question SM019.png Poké Problem SM019.png Poké Problem extra scene SM019.png
Mallow Sophocles
SM020 Ash "Which Pokémon attempts to steal Ash's backpack in today's episode?" Wimpod
Wimpod
Crabrawler
Crabrawler
Poké Problem question SM020.png Poké Problem SM020.png Poké Problem extra scene SM020.png
Exeggutor
Alolan Exeggutor
Cutiefly
Cutiefly
SM021 Professor Kukui "What place does Ash take Stoutland in today's episode?" Shopping Mall Pokémon Center Poké Problem question SM021.png Poké Problem SM021.png Poké Problem extra scene SM021.png
Old Residence Alola TV
SM022 Kiawe "What Pokémon evolves in today's episode?" Popplio
Popplio
Litten
Litten
Poké Problem question SM022.png Poké Problem SM022.png Poké Problem extra scene SM022.png
Rowlet
Rowlet
Sandygast
Sandygast
SM023 Sophocles "Which Pokémon admires the Dugtrio in today's episode?" Rockruff
Rockruff
Litten
Litten
Poké Problem question SM023.png Poké Problem SM023.png Poké Problem extra scene SM023.png
Diglett
Alolan Diglett
Togedemaru
Togedemaru
SM024 Samson Oak "Who visits the Pokémon School?" Ash's mother Kiawe's mother Poké Problem question SM024.png Poké Problem SM024.png Poké Problem extra scene SM024.png
Mallow's father Team Rocket
SM025 James "What Totem Pokémon will appear in today's episode?" Gumshoos
Gumshoos
Raticate
Alolan Raticate
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Toucannon
Toucannon
Bewear
Bewear
SM026 Sophocles "What do I get frightened over in today's episode?" A blackout Togedemaru leaving Poké Problem question SM026.png Poké Problem SM026.png Poké Problem extra scene SM026.png
Dieting Moving
SM027 Rotom "Whose older brother appears in this episode?" Lillie Kiawe Poké Problem question SM027.png Poké Problem SM027.png Poké Problem extra scene SM027.png
Mallow Sophocles
SM028 Professor Kukui "What sport will appear in today's episode?" PokéSoccer PokéRugby Poké Problem question SM028.png Poké Problem SM028.png Poké Problem extra scene SM028.png
Pokémon Base Poké-Ping Pong
SM029 Lana "Which Pokémon scares us in today's episode?" Gastly
Gastly
Morelull
Morelull
Poké Problem question SM029.png Poké Problem SM029.png Poké Problem extra scene SM029.png
Haunter
Haunter
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
SM030 Lillie "Which partner Pokémon do I take care of in today's episode? Rockruff
Rockruff
Clefairy
Clefairy
Poké Problem question SM030.png Poké Problem SM030.png Poké Problem extra scene SM030.png
Rowlet
Rowlet
Pikachu
Pikachu
SM031 Mallow "Which transportation method do we use in today's episode to reach Akala Island?" Airplane Tractor Poké Problem question SM031.png Poké Problem SM031.png Poké Problem extra scene SM031.png
Cruiser Ride Pokémon
SM032 Ash "What Pokemon will I attempt to catch in today's episode?" Geodude
Alolan Geodude
Rattata
Alolan Rattata
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Exeggutor
Alolan Exeggutor
Muk
Alolan Muk
SM033 Lana "What Pokemon do I battle in today's episode?" Wishiwashi/Wishiwashi
School Form Wishiwashi
Palossand
Palossand
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Bewear
Bewear
Gumshoos
Gumshoos
SM034 Kiawe "What Pokemon does Turtonator fight in this episode?" Salandit
Salandit
Marowak
Alolan Marowak
Poké Problem question SM034.png Poké Problem SM034.png Poké Problem extra scene SM034.png
Growlithe
Growlithe
Magmar
Magmar
SM035 Mallow "What is the Totem Pokémon that appears in today's episode?" Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi
Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele
Poké Problem question SM035.png Poké Problem SM035.png Poké Problem extra scene SM035.png
Lurantis
Lurantis
Gumshoos
Gumshoos
SM036 Professor Kukui "Which Pokémon does Olivia out to battle along with Lycanroc in today's episode?" Geodude
Alolan Geodude
Boldore
Boldore
Poké Problem question SM036.png Poké Problem SM036.png Poké Problem extra scene SM036.png
Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele
Probopass
Probopass
SM037 Professor Kukui "Which Pokémon evolves in today's episode?" Popplio
Popplio
Litten
Litten
Poké Problem question SM037.png Poké Problem SM037.png Poké Problem extra scene SM037.png
Rockruff
Rockruff
Rowlet
Rowlet
SM038 Jessie "Which Pokémon takes my malasadas in this episode?" Murkrow
Murkrow
Twerp Poké Problem question SM038.png Poké Problem SM038.png Poké Problem extra scene SM038.png
Rowlet
Rowlet
Meowth
Meowth
SM039 Melemele Island's
Nurse Joy
"Which Pokémon does Mallow come across in the forest?" Lurantis
Lurantis
Oranguru
Oranguru
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Toucannon
Toucannon
Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
SM040 Lana "What is the Pokémon that becomes Popplio's teacher?" Brionne
Brionne
Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele
Poké Problem question SM040.png Poké Problem SM040.png Poké Problem extra scene SM040.png
Lapras
Lapras
Milotic
Milotic
SM041 Sophocles "What is my Charjabug's Nature?" Calm Timid Poké Problem question SM041.png Poké Problem SM041.png Poké Problem extra scene SM041.png
Gentle Mild
SM042 Ash "Where do we travel to in today's episode?" Kalos Johto Poké Problem question SM042.png Poké Problem SM042.png Poké Problem extra scene SM042.png
Kanto Unova
SM043 Ash "Which Pokémon will Pikachu fight in today's episode?" Starmie
Starmie
Gyarados
Gyarados
Poké Problem question SM043.png Poké Problem SM043.png Poké Problem extra scene SM043.png
Goldeen
Goldeen
Psyduck
Psyduck
SM044 Lillie "What is the name of my mother that will appear in today's episode?" Lusamine Wicke Poké Problem question SM044.png Poké Problem SM044.png Poké Problem extra scene SM044.png
Burnet Olivia
SM045 Rotom "What move does Nebby use in today's episode?" Bubble Beam Flamethrower Poké Problem question SM045.png Poké Problem SM045.png Poké Problem extra scene SM045.png
Leafage Teleport
SM046 Kiawe "Which Pokémon causes trouble in today's episode?" Corsola
Corsola
Ditto
Ditto
Poké Problem question SM046.png Poké Problem SM046.png Poké Problem extra scene SM046.png
Pikipek
Pikipek
Comfey
Comfey
SM047 Ash "Where does Nebby teleport me to in today's episode?" Pokémon School Lillie's house Poké Problem question SM047.png Poké Problem SM047.png Poké Problem extra scene SM047.png
Ten Carat Hill Sophocles's house
SM048 Rotom "Which house does the sleepover party take place?" Professor Kukui's house Kiawe's house Poké Problem question SM048.png Poké Problem SM048.png Poké Problem extra scene SM048.png
Lana's house Sophocles's house
SM049 James "Which one of these Pokémon does old man Faba use in today's episode?" Kyogre
Kyogre
Hypno
Hypno
Poké Problem question SM049.png Poké Problem SM049.png Poké Problem extra scene SM049.png
Lunala
Lunala
Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
SM050 Rotom "Which of these activities do Ash and the others perform at the Pokémon School this episode?" Pokémon Base Trampoline Poké Problem question SM050.png Poké Problem SM050.png Poké Problem extra scene SM050.png
Poké Soccer Jump rope
SM051 Hala "Ash and the others go to a certain place this episode. Where is it?" Akala Island Shopping Mall Poké Problem question SM051.png Poké Problem SM051.png Poké Problem extra scene SM051.png
Altar of the Sunne The Kanto region
SM052 Meowth "Protokoffing evolves in today's episode! What does it become?" Weezing
Weezing
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
Poké Problem question SM052.png Poké Problem SM052.png Poké Problem extra scene SM052.png
Lunala
Lunala
Koffing
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 Poké Problem question SM053.png Poké Problem SM053.png Poké Problem extra scene SM053.png
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 Poké Problem question SM054.png Poké Problem SM054.png Poké Problem extra scene SM054.png
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 Poké Problem question SM055.png Poké Problem SM055.png Poké Problem extra scene SM055.png
Professor Kukui's wedding Sophocles moving
SM056 Sophocles "Which one of these Pokémon becomes Komala's greatest rival in today's episode?" Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Abra
Abra
Poké Problem question SM056.png Poké Problem SM056.png Poké Problem extra scene SM056.png
Grimer
Grimer
Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan
SM057 Rotom "Something unbelievable happens to me in this episode. What happens?" Eaten by Munchlax Ejected from the Pokédex Poké Problem question SM057.png Poké Problem SM057.png Poké Problem extra scene SM057.png
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 Poké Problem question SM058.png Poké Problem SM058.png Poké Problem extra scene SM058.png
Captured by Officer Jenny Mareanie runs away
SM059 Lana "What nickname did I give Mallow when we were younger?" Miss Aina Cafeteria Maomao Poké Problem question SM059.png Poké Problem SM059.png Poké Problem extra scene SM059.png
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 Poké Problem question SM060.png Poké Problem SM060.png Poké Problem extra scene SM060.png
Hala Ash
SM061 Rotom "Which of these Balls is used to catch Ultra Beasts in today's episode?" Dusk Ball
Dusk Ball
Beast Ball
Beast Ball
Poké Problem question SM061.png Poké Problem SM061.png Poké Problem extra scene SM061.png
Safari Ball
Safari Ball
Master Ball
Master Ball
SM062 Meowth "My rival appears in this episode. Who is it?" Persian
Alolan Persian
Raticate
Alolan Raticate
Poké Problem question SM062.png Poké Problem SM062.png Poké Problem extra scene SM062.png
Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
SM063 Ash "Who's the Masked Royal's partner Pokémon in today's episode?" Primarina
Primarina
Incineroar
Incineroar
Poké Problem question SM063.png Poké Problem SM063.png Poké Problem extra scene SM063.png
Decidueye
Decidueye
Machamp
Machamp
SM064 Melemele Island's
Nurse Joy
"The Passimian of Melemele Island feature in today's episode. What is their team name?" Passimian
Blue Oceans
Passimian
Red Buns
Poké Problem question SM064.png Poké Problem SM064.png Poké Problem extra scene SM064.png
Passimian
Melemele Greens
Passimian
Yellow Socks
SM065 Lillie "Which of these is the Pokémon that Ilima has with him, featuring in today's episode?" Eevee
Eevee
Buizel
Buizel
Poké Problem question SM065.png Poké Problem SM065.png Poké Problem extra scene SM065.png
Xerneas
Xerneas
Seaking
Seaking
SM066 Kiawe "What is the sport played in the tournament that Ilima participates in in today's episode?" Poké-Soccer Poké-Rugby Poké Problem question SM066.png Poké Problem SM066.png Poké Problem extra scene SM066.png
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
Poké Problem question SM067.png Poké Problem SM067.png Poké Problem extra scene SM067.png
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
Zubat
Comfey
Comfey
Poké Problem question SM068.png Poké Problem SM068.png Poké Problem extra scene SM068.png
Salandit
Salandit
Garbodor
Garbodor
SM069 Sophocles "Where is the Ultra Beast that features in today's episode?" The ocean floor The flower field Poké Problem question SM069.png Poké Problem SM069.png Poké Problem extra scene SM069.png
The bamboo grove The city
SM070 Kiawe "What Pokémon does the Officer Jenny featured in today's episode have as a partner?" Granbull
Granbull
Growlithe
Growlithe
Poké Problem question SM070.png Poké Problem SM070.png Poké Problem extra scene SM070.png
Arcanine
Arcanine
Manectric
Manectric
SM071 Professor Kukui "Which of these Pokémon takes a shine to Lana in today's episode?" Dewpider
Dewpider
Pikipek
Pikipek
Poké Problem question SM071.png Poké Problem SM071.png Poké Problem extra scene SM071.png
Surskit
Surskit
Sharpedo
Sharpedo
SM072 Mallow "Which of these Pokémon is my brother's partner, and is featured in today's episode?" Shellder
Shellder
Swirlix
Swirlix
Poké Problem question SM072.png Poké Problem SM072.png Poké Problem extra scene SM072.png
Slurpuff
Slurpuff
Lickitung
Lickitung
SM073 Jessie "The Pokémon that steals our Darkinium Z in today's episode…?" Murkrow
Murkrow
Gengar
Gengar
Poké Problem question SM073.png Poké Problem SM073.png Poké Problem extra scene SM073.png
Wimpod
Wimpod
Meowth
Alolan Meowth
SM074 Ash "The Pokémon the island kahuna sends out in today's episode is...?" Sableye
Sableye
Absol
Absol
Poké Problem question SM074.png Poké Problem SM074.png Poké Problem extra scene SM074.png
Honchkrow
Honchkrow
Krookodile
Krookodile
SM075 Rotom "What Pokémon does Lycanroc battle in today's episode?" Tapu Fini
Tapu Fini
Tapu Bulu
Tapu Bulu
Poké Problem question SM075.png Poké Problem SM075.png Poké Problem extra scene SM075.png
Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele
Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
SM076 James "Which one of Team Rocket's Pokemon uses a Z-Move in today's episode?" Mareanie
Mareanie
Meowth
Meowth
Poké Problem question SM076.png Poké Problem SM076.png Poké Problem extra scene SM076.png
Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
SM077 Ash "Which one of these is the final Pokémon Nanu sends out in today's episode?" Sableye
Sableye
Mimikyu
Mimikins
Poké Problem question SM077.png Poké Problem SM077.png Poké Problem extra scene SM077.png
Persian
Alolan Persian
Krookodile
Krookodile
SM078 Professor Burnet "Which island do the Ultra Guardians visit for their mission in today's episode?" Melemele Island Akala Island Poké Problem question SM078.png Poké Problem SM078.png Poké Problem extra scene SM078.png
Ula'ula Island Poni Island
SM079 Professor Kukui "Where does the group go in today's episode?" Hokulani Observatory Wela Volcano Poké Problem question SM079.png Poké Problem SM079.png Poké Problem extra scene SM079.png
Kanto Haina Desert
SM080 Lillie "Which of these Pokémon do we help in today's episode?" Ninetales
Alolan Ninetales
Persian
Alolan Persian
Poké Problem question SM080.png Poké Problem SM080.png Poké Problem extra scene SM080.png
Exeggutor
Alolan Exeggutor
Sandshrew
Alolan Sandshrew
SM081 Professor Burnet "Who tag teams with the Masked Royal in today's episode?" Ash Kiawe Poké Problem question SM081.png Poké Problem SM081.png Poké Problem extra scene SM081.png
Mallow Sophocles
SM082 Mallow "What kind of strange lesson took place in today's episode?" PokéChorus PokéMarathon Poké Problem question SM082.png Poké Problem SM082.png Poké Problem extra scene SM082.png
Pokémon Dance PokéPommel Horse
SM083 Sophocles "Who is the guest in today's episode?" Master fisherman Burnet Poké Problem question SM083.png Poké Problem SM083.png Poké Problem extra scene SM083.png
Faba Hala
SM084 Ash "Who is the Pokémon that understands Poipole's feelings in today's episode?" Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet
Jigglypuff
Jigglypuff
Poké Problem question SM084.png Poké Problem SM084.png Poké Problem extra scene SM084.png
Rowlet
Rowlet
Ribombee
Ribombee
SM085 Kiawe "What place does the Ultra Beast first appear?" Pokémon School Shopping Mall Poké Problem question SM085.png Poké Problem SM085.png Poké Problem extra scene SM085.png
Pokémon Center Alola TV
SM086 Mallow "Which one sees my Ride Pokémon Flygon as a rival in today's episode?" Altaria
Altaria
Garchomp
Garchomp
Poké Problem question SM086.png Poké Problem SM086.png Poké Problem extra scene SM086.png
Dragonair
Dragonair
Metang
Metang
SM087 Lillie "Which Pokémon comes out of an Ultra Wormhole in today's episode?" Lunala
Lunala
Buzzwole
Buzzwole
Poké Problem question SM087.png Poké Problem SM087.png Poké Problem extra scene SM087.png
Celesteela
Celesteela
Stakataka
Stakataka
SM088 Meowth "Who leads the special Team Rocket force that appears in today's episode?" Giovanni Matori Poké Problem question SM088.png Poké Problem SM088.png Poké Problem extra scene SM088.png
Jessie and James Persian
SM089 Rotom "One of Poipole's kind appears in today's episiode. Which one is it?" Naganadel
Naganadel
Ariados
Ariados
Poké Problem question SM089.png Poké Problem SM089.png Poké Problem extra scene SM089.png
Tapu Fini
Tapu Fini
Lunala
Lunala
SM090 Professor Burnet "The Pokémon that we call the "Blinding One" is...?" Lunala
Lunala
Bewear
Bewear
Poké Problem question SM090.png Poké Problem SM090.png Poké Problem extra scene SM090.png
Necrozma
Necrozma
Solgaleo
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
Poké Problem question SM091.png Poké Problem SM091.png Poké Problem extra scene SM091.png
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 Poké Problem question SM092.png Poké Problem SM092.png Poké Problem extra scene SM092.png
Faba James
SM093 Sophocles "Who wrote the play's script in today's episode?" Principal Oak Rotom Pokédex Poké Problem question SM093.png Poké Problem SM093.png Poké Problem extra scene SM093.png
Lillie Hobbes
SM094 Lana "What do we host at the Pokémon School today?" Swimming competition Free market Poké Problem question SM094.png Poké Problem SM094.png Poké Problem extra scene SM094.png
Haunted house Film screening
SM095 Kiawe "What is the evolved form of the Alolan Graveler that appeared in today's episode?" VSHiker SM.png
Hiker A
VSHiker SM.png
Hiker B
Poké Problem question SM095.png Poké Problem SM095.png Poké Problem extra scene SM095.png
VSHiker SM.png
Hiker C
Golem
Alolan Golem
SM096 Jessie "The Pokémon that grabs on to me in today's episode is...?" Boldore
Boldore
Stufful
Stufful
Poké Problem question SM096.png Poké Problem SM096.png Poké Problem extra scene SM096.png
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Sandile
Sandile
SM097 Ash "What is Hau's partner Pokémon that appears today?" Zubat
Zubat
Salandit
Salandit
Poké Problem question SM097.png Poké Problem SM097.png Poké Problem extra scene SM097.png
Dartrix
Dartrix
Garbodor
Garbodor
SM098 Rotom "Who is the opponent that I will be fighting against in today's episode?" Ash Kiawe Poké Problem question SM098.png Poké Problem SM098.png Poké Problem extra scene SM098.png
Rowlet
Rowlet
Pikachu
Pikachu
SM099 Lana "Who is the Pokémon that Popplio helps in today's episode?" Mantine
Mantine
Persian
Alolan Persian
Poké Problem question SM099.png Poké Problem SM099.png Poké Problem extra scene SM099.png
Furfrou
Furfrou
Eevee
Eevee
SM100 Ash "A rare Pokémon appears in today's episode. What is it?" Marshadow
Marshadow
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
Poké Problem question SM100.png Poké Problem SM100.png Poké Problem extra scene SM100.png
Poipole
Poipole
Zeraora
Zeraora
SM101 Ash "What "king" Pokémon do we battle in today's episode?" Slaking
ケッキング
Kekking
Magikarp
コイキング
Koiking
Poké Problem question SM101.png Poké Problem SM101.png Poké Problem extra scene SM101.png
Guzzlord
アクジキング
Akuziking
Nidoking
ニドキング
Nidoking
SM102 Lana "What Ride Pokémon do we ride in today's episode?" Mantine
Mantine
Sharpedo
Sharpedo
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Lapras
Lapras
Pyukumuku
Pyukumuku
SM103 Kiawe "What is the wild Pokémon that came to our ranch in today's episode?" Growlithe
Growlithe
Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan
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Garchomp
Garchomp
Seismitoad
Seismitoad
SM104 Poni Island's
Nurse Joy
"Where does everybody go in today's episode?" Akala Island Ula'ula Island Poké Problem question SM104.png Poké Problem SM104.png Poké Problem extra scene SM104.png
Poni Island Aether Paradise
SM105 Lillie "Who is the opponent that battles Ash in today's episode?" Gladion Joy Poké Problem question SM105.png Poké Problem SM105.png Poké Problem extra scene SM105.png
Hapu Ida
SM106 Sophocles "Which of these Pokémon will evolve from Charjabug in today's episode?" Vikavolt
Vikavolt
Heracross
Heracross
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Pinsir
Pinsir
Stakataka
Stakataka
SM107 Kiawe "Which one do I battle in today's episode?" Tapu Koko
Tapu Koko
Tapu Lele
Tapu Lele
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Tapu Bulu
Tapu Bulu
Tapu Fini
Tapu Fini
SM108 Mallow "Where do we spend the night in today's episode?" The ship at the port Pokémon Center Poké Problem question SM108.png Poké Problem SM108.png Poké Problem extra scene SM108.png
Hapu's house Altar of the Sunne
SM109 Ash "Which Pokémon do I use in Hapu's grand trial in today's episode?" Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Torracat
Torracat
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Rowlet
Rowlet
Pikachu
Pikachu
SM110 Professor Kukui "Which sport do we play in today's episode?" PokéGolf Poké-Ping Pong Poké Problem question SM110.png Poké Problem SM110.png Poké Problem extra scene SM110.png
PokéSoccer PokéRugby
SM111 Meowth "What did I keep hidden in the refrigerator in today's episode?" Limited Alolan Ice Cream Pudding à la mode Poké Problem question SM111.png Poké Problem SM111.png Poké Problem extra scene SM111.png
Lum Berry Juice Fluffy Kakigōri
SM112 Professor Burnet "The type of the new Pokémon in today's episode is...?" Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png
Flying
Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png
Ground
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Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png
Psychic
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Steel
SM113 Lana "Where do we go in today's episode?" Paradise Resort Kiawe's family ranch Poké Problem question SM113.png Poké Problem SM113.png Poké Problem extra scene SM113.png
Alola TV Poipole's world
SM114 Hala "Which Ultra Beast appears in today's episode?" Pheromosa
Pheromosa
Buzzwole
Buzzwole
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Celesteela
Celesteela
Stakataka
Stakataka
SM115 Professor Kukui "The boss of Team Skull who appears in today's episode is...?" Tupp Plumeria Poké Problem question SM115.png Poké Problem SM115.png Poké Problem extra scene SM115.png
Nanu Guzma
SM116 Lillie "Which one of these do I meet in today's episode?" Diancie
Diancie
Volcanion
Volcanion
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Magearna
Magearna
Hoopa
Hoopa
SM117 Mallow "The place we go in today's episode is...?" Hokulani Observatory Malie City Poké Problem question SM117.png Poké Problem SM117.png Poké Problem extra scene SM117.png
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 Poké Problem question SM118.png Poké Problem SM118.png Poké Problem extra scene SM118.png
Mallow and Kiawe Sophocles and Lillie
SM119 Sophocles "I participate in a certain competition in today's episode. What do I get in it?" Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png
Buginium Z
A year's supply of Malasadas Poké Problem question SM119.png Poké Problem SM119.png Poké Problem extra scene SM119.png
Vikavolt merchandise Silver medal
SM120 Lana "Which of these Pokémon do I reel in in today's episode?" Kyogre
Kyogre
Buizel
Buizel
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Phione
Phione
Manaphy
Manaphy
SM121 Meowth "What does the green twerpette get in today's episode?" Tiny Mushroom
Tiny Mushrooms
Tamato Berry
Tamato Berry
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Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png
Grassium Z
Corsola
Corsola branch
SM122 Jessie "Who comes to Alola in today's episode?" Giovanni Matori Poké Problem question SM122.png Poké Problem SM122.png Poké Problem extra scene SM122.png
Brock Misty
SM123 Sophocles "The Pokémon that attacks us in today's episode is...?" Crabrawler
Crabrawler
Clawitzer
Clawitzer
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Kingler
Kingler
Crawdaunt
Crawdaunt
SM124 Professor Burnet "The Ultra Beast that appears in today's episode is...?" Kartana
Kartana
Buzzwole
Buzzwole
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Celesteela
Celesteela
Guzzlord
Guzzlord
SM125 Ash "Which Totem Pokémon appears in today's episode?" Wishiwashi
Wishiwashi
Trevenant
Trevenant
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Lurantis
Lurantis
Gumshoos
Gumshoos
SM126 Rotom "Which Ride Pokémon do Pikachu and the others ride in today's episode?" Lapras
Lapras
Stoutland
Stoutland
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Garchomp
Garchomp
Tauros
Tauros
SM127 Professor Burnet "The Pokémon which Gladion is searching for in this episode is...?" Suicune
Suicune
Entei
Entei
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Zoroark
Zoroark
Raikou
Raikou
SM128 Professor Kukui "Where will the grand opening of the Alola League be held in today's episode?" Viren Stadium Mount Lanakila Poké Problem question SM128.png Poké Problem SM128.png Poké Problem extra scene SM128.png
Aether Paradise Manalo Stadium
SM129 James "Who is the favorite to win the Alola League in today's episode?" Ilima Jessie Poké Problem question SM129.png Poké Problem SM129.png Poké Problem extra scene SM129.png
Faba Ash
SM130 Hala "Which Pokémon does Guzma send out in today's episode?" Masquerain
Masquerain
Scizor
Scizor
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Pinsir
Pinsir
Golisopod
Golisopod
SM131 Mallow "The Pokémon that Gladion sends out in today's episode is...?" Umbreon
Umbreon
Lycanroc
Lycanroc
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Silvally
Silvally
Crobat
Crobat
SM132 Rotom "Who was Rowlet's special training partner in today's episode?" Decidueye
Decidueye
Faba Poké Problem question SM132.png Poké Problem SM132.png Poké Problem extra scene SM132.png
Toucannon
Toucannon
Tapu Bulu
Tapu Bulu
SM133 Lillie "What will the result be in Ash and Hau's match in today's episode?" Ash wins A draw Poké Problem question SM133.png Poké Problem SM133.png Poké Problem extra scene SM133.png
Hau wins A cancellation due to rain
SM134 Melemele Island Nurse Joy "What will the result be in Kiawe and Sophocles's match in today's episode?" Contestant Sophocles wins Contestant Kiawe wins Poké Problem question SM134.png Poké Problem SM134.png Poké Problem extra scene SM134.png
A draw A postponement due to a storm
SM135 Lana "Who comes to Manalo Stadium in today's episode?" Professor Oak Hobbes Poké Problem question SM135.png Poké Problem SM135.png Poké Problem extra scene SM135.png
Ash's mother Mimo
SM136 Professor Kukui "Which Pokémon does Guzma send out first in today's episode?" Masquerain
Masquerain
Scizor
Scizor
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Pinsir
Pinsir
Golisopod
Golisopod
SM137 Hala "Who's the referee of the battle in today's episode?" Hala (myself) Olivia Poké Problem question SM137.png Poké Problem SM137.png Poké Problem extra scene SM137.png
Nanu Hapu
SM138 Rotom "One of Ash's Pokémon will evolve in today's episode. Which one is it?" Meltan
Meltan
Torracat
Torracat
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Rowlet
Rowlet
Pikachu
Pikachu
SM139 Professor Burnet "The last Pokémon standing in today's battle is...?" Lycanroc
Gladion's Lycanroc
Zoroark
Zoroark
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Lycanroc
Ash's Lycanroc
Pikachu
Pikachu
SM140 Samson Oak "How many times are Z-Moves used in today's episode?" 2 5 Poké Problem question SM140.png Poké Problem SM140.png Poké Problem extra scene SM140.png
8 13
SM141 Kiawe "What is the first Pokémon Professor Kukui sends out in today's episode?" Lucario
Lucario
Incineroar
Incineroar
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Trevenant
Trevenant
Braviary
Braviary
SM142 Sophocles "What Pokémon does Professor Kukui use to battle Melmetal in today's episode?" Empoleon
Empoleon
Infernape
Infernape
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Torterra
Torterra
Lucario
Lucario
SM143 Mallow "How will the battle between Lucario and Naganadel end in today's episode?" Lucario
Lucario wins
A draw Poké Problem question SM143.png Poké Problem SM143.png Poké Problem extra scene SM143.png
Naganadel
Naganadel wins
It never ends
SM144 Hala "We see Tapu Koko's Z-Move, "_ of Alola", in today's episode. What's the first word?" Rumba Cardigan Poké Problem question SM144.png Poké Problem SM144.png Poké Problem extra scene SM144.png
Samba Guardian
SM145 Lillie "Which Pokémon wakes up in today's episode?" Komala
Komala
Magearna
Magearna
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Snorlax
Snorlax
Musharna
Musharna

Trivia

Lillie's Poké Problem Phone Stand
  • A phone stand based on Poké Problems was made, featuring Lillie based on her segments of the section.
  • 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 SM003, all the provided choices are all electronics Rotom are known to inhabit.
  • 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 dessert, 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 Pokémon the Series: XY.
  • In SM127, all the provided choices were all some of the featured Pokémon in Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
  • In SM129, everyone except Ilima's photo changes into one where the characters are upset, due to answer to the Poké Problem being that Ilima is the favorite to win the Alola League in said episode, and not the others.
  • In SM136, the choices, order of the choices, and the answer are the exact same as SM130.
  • In SM138, Meltan's picture is replaced by that of Melmetal after the end of the episode to signify its evolution.
    • The extra scene is a reference to the format of Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture and similar offshoots, where Professor Oak examines the Pokémon in question, usually resulting in getting comically harmed after unintentionally upsetting the Pokémon. The segment also closes with a Pokémon senryū.
  • In SM145, during the answers section, Snorlax has been changed to how the one in SM061 looked after it was drained by Buzzwole.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢問題 Pokémon Mahntàih
Mandarin 寶可問答 / 宝可问答 Poké Wèndá
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓 문제 Poké Munje
Thailand Flag.png Thai คำถามพ็อกเก็ต Khamtham Poké

See also


The Beginning Japanese version: Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture
English dub: Kanto PokérapPikachu's Jukebox
Both: Who's That Pokémon?
Gold and Silver Japanese version: Professor Oak's Pokémon LecturePokémon de English
English dub: Pokémon Karaokémon
Both: Who's That Pokémon?
Ruby and Sapphire Japanese version: Professor Oak's Pokémon LecturePokémon Trivia Quiz
English dub: Who's That Pokémon?Pokémon Trainer's Choice
Diamond and Pearl Japanese version: Professor Oak's Big Pokémon EncyclopediaPikachu the Movie Memorial
Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination
Black & White Japanese version: Professor Oak's Pokémon Live CasterTeam Rocket Live Caster
Both: Who's That Pokémon?
XY Japanese version: Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo CasterPoké TVPokémon Quiz
English dub: Who's That Pokémon?
Both: Mega Evolution Pokédex
Sun & Moon Japanese version: Poké Problem
Both: Who's That Pokémon?Where Are You Going, Eevee?
Journeys Japanese version: Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!
Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth
Both: Who's That Pokémon?
Horizons Japanese version: Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar
The Brilliant Terapagos Expedition
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