Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Champion Interview Questions and Answers

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you must pass the Champion Interview, so it’s no wonder players seek the questions and answers beforehand. A cheat sheet is the best way to make sure that you get by this interview assessment. It’s a mandatory assessment since it plays into the Victory Road path. So, our cheat sheet will help you get by the interview with no problems.

Champion Interview Questions and Answers in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Rika, a member of the Paldea’s Elite Four, will confront you for the interview process. If you don’t complete this process, you cannot challenge the Elite Four. Rika will warn you prior to beginning that you risk being kicked out if you fail. So, get every question correct to move on.

Thankfully, we have every question and answer for the Champion Interview in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. There are 10 questions in all:

• Question One: How did you get here today?
  • I walked
  • I rode my Pokémon
  • I came by flying taxi
  • Answer: all of them are correct
• Question Two: Please tell me the name of the school you are enrolled in.
  • Manazna Academy
  • Naranja Academy
  • Uva Academy
  • Answer: Naranja Academy (Scarlet) or Uva Academy (Violet)
• Question Three: So what brings you to the Pokémon League today?
  • I came to catch Pokémon
  • I came to become Champion
  • Just for fun, I guess…
  • Answer: I came to become Champion

The next question in the Champion Interview in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is where you must remember your answer:

• Question Four: Now, what do you intend to do if and when you become a Champion?
  • I want to become stronger
  • I want to battle Nemona
  • I want to find treasure
  • Answer: all of them are correct

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Like with the previous question, the next 3 questions are connected. So, to pass the Champion Interview in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, match your answers to each of the questions:

• Question Five: Tell me: which of the 8 Gyms gave you the most difficulty?
  • *List of all 8 Gyms
  • Answer: Choose from any of the 8 Gyms listed
• Question Six: And what was the name of the Gym Leader who’s Gym you selected?
  • *List of all 8 Gym Leaders
  • Answer: Katy (Cortondo Gym), Brassius (Artazon Gym), Iono (Levincia Gym), Kofu (Cascarrafa Gym), Larry (Medali Gym), Ryme (Montenevera Gym), Tulip (Alfornada Gym), Grusha (Glaseado Gym)
• Question Seven: But do you remember which type of Pokémon the Gym Leader used?
  • *List of 8 Pokémon types
  • Answer: Bug (Katy | Cortondo Gym), Grass, (Brassius | Artazon Gym), Electric (Iono | Levincia Gym), Water (Kofu | Cascarrafa Gym), Normal (Larry | Medali Gym), Ghost (Ryme | Montenevera Gym), Psychic (Tulip | Alfornada Gym), Ice (Grusha | Glaseado Gym)
• Question Eight: What was the category of the first Pokémon you chose to be your partner?
  • The Grass Cat Pokémon
  • The Fire Croc Pokémon
  • The Duckling Pokémon
  • Answer: Grass Cat (if you picked Sprigatito), Fire Croc (if you picked Fuecoco), Duckling (if you picked Quaxly)

Here’s where the answer for question 4 of the Champion Interview comes back in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:

• Question Nine: Remind me, what do you intend to do if and when you do become a Champion?
  • I want to become even stronger
  • I want to battle Nemona
  • I want to find treasure
  • Answer: Choose the same as you did in Question Four
• Question Ten: Do you like Pokémon?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Answer: Yes

And now you have successfully passed the Champion Interview in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is available on Nintendo Switch.